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Cardiff astronomers to provide key technologies for revolutionary NASA mission

28 September 2026

Astronomy Instrumentation Group to provide far-infrared filters and internal calibration sources to probe cold universe as part of UK PRIMA team

School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences launches with inaugural Bob Churchhouse Lecture

24 September 2026

The newly formed School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences marked the beginning of a new chapter with a launch event bringing together staff, senior leaders and invited guests.

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Childhood in Oman’s mountains inspires undergraduate’s first research paper

24 September 2026

Computer science third-year Arsalaan Ahmad led paper on mapping natural disasters with satellite AI

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Cardiff engineer recognised for “incredible impact” by Royal Academy of Engineering

24 September 2026

Professor Cathy Holt receives Fellowship in Academy’s 50th anniversary year

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Satellite assessments of recovery from climate stresses must be backed up by on-the-ground data, researchers argue

24 September 2026

Study calls for closer integration between remote sensing and field ecology

New rooftop observatory honours astrophysics lecturer

22 September 2026

Students can now observe the cosmos from the new Jon Davies Observatory, named after lecturer who inspired generations of astrophysicists.

NLP Summer Workshop 2026 brings international AI and NLP community to Cardiff

16 September 2026

NLP Summer Workshop 2026 brings international AI and NLP community to Cardiff

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Welsh wildfire risk to be assessed by aerial drone technology

11 September 2026

Project aims to help safeguard landscapes, heritage and communities of Gower Peninsula

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Cardiff University research shows retailers can dramatically improve stock accuracy and sales by ‘counting smarter’

1 September 2026

Researchers at Cardiff University have helped develop a new approach to inventory management.

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From stonemason to science communication: PhD student wins UK science competition with Artemis-inspired poem

18 August 2026

Tony O’Sullivan crowned winner of FameLab UK 2026