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Read the latest news, features, and blogs from the alumni community.

A man is photographed carrying out a science experiment in public

Cardiff astrophysicist wins prestigious medal for global science outreach

15 January 2026

Dr Edward Gomez is the recipient of the Royal Astronomical Society’s Annie Maunder Medal 2026

Alumni recognised in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours

12 January 2026

Members of the Cardiff University community have once again been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

Photo of Huw Morgan in a lab coat in a lab

Cancer biologist awarded Health and Care Research Wales Advanced Fellowship

16 December 2025

An Advanced Fellowship award will help to develop a new cost-effective test for kidney cancer.

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Global leading scientist to head up Cardiff’s UK Dementia Research Institute

24 November 2025

Professor Baljit Khakh appointed new Director of UK DRI at Cardiff University

Three students are photographed standing in a line

Cardiff team ranks among world’s best at Bangkok finals of global entrepreneurship competition

4 November 2025

Alumni team placed in top 16 after rigorous pitching of carbon capture system over three days in Thai capital

Nursing alumni reunite at Heath Park

29 October 2025

Seven Nursing alumni returned to the Heath Park campus this September for a reunion and campus tour.

Game-changing alumni recognised at awards ceremony

24 October 2025

The annual 30(ish) awards celebrate the achievements of graduates who have made a positive contribution to their community, and all before they hit 30.

WSA graduate wins top engineering award

24 October 2025

MSc graduate wins CIBSE 30 Under 30 Sustainable Champion award, amongst other significant industry recognition

#TeamCardiff Cardiff Half runners raise over £30,000 for University research

6 October 2025

The sun was shining on Sunday 5 October when over 100 alumni, students, and staff ran the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for Cardiff University research.

Niwa House is conceived as a lightweight pavilion; a continuous series of open plan spaces interrupted by courtyards and the garden.

WSA graduate’s Niwa House shortlisted for best UK building

1 October 2025

The accessible family home by Takero Shimazaki Architects is in the running for RIBA’s coveted 2025 Stirling Prize