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Recruitment begins for 600 future biomedical researchers

24 September 2026

Cardiff University will partner with the Universities of Bath, Bristol, and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical science leaders.

Quantitative training overhaul needed in ecology

16 September 2026

Reforming teaching of quantitative techniques is needed as ecological research evolves

Female academic sitting at a desk marking papers

GenAI cannot accurately mark essays in Higher Education

24 August 2026

Current GenAI models are inadequate at marking Higher Education essays, often inflating or reducing grades.

Buglossoporus quercinus (Oak Polypore) fungus

A plan to save endangered fungi

4 August 2026

A Species Recovery Programme grant will help the conservation of endangered UK fungi species

$65 million to advance new treatments for mental health conditions

3 August 2026

Investment, led by Deep Track Capital, will help Draig Therapeutics fund new treatments for mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder.

Millie Vernon holding a joey kangaroo wrapped in a blanket

Studying at Cardiff took student to Australia and Borneo

16 July 2026

Millie Vernon’s degree in Biological Sciences took her all over the world

Sick bees smell different

30 June 2026

Bee colonies may detect parasitic gut infections from changes in how worker bees smell

Coauthor Love Dalén measuring cave lion cub

Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

4 June 2026

The history of an extinct cave lion has been revealed through new genetic analysis by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

Scientists use new otter poo DNA sampling technique

13 May 2026

A new approach enables non-invasive collection and study of genetic data from otters with potential use in other species

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows tackling key world challenges

28 April 2026

15 academics from Cardiff University have achieved the prestigious honour of joining the Learned Society of Wales.