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Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre

Bringing together world-leading expertise in brain imaging, mapping and stimulation to better understand the causes of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

We undertake cutting-edge methods research and apply this to key psychological and clinical questions.

We offer a range of PhD opportunities for prospective students.

We run a programme of events that showcases our research and engages our students, staff and the wider public.

Join a multi-disciplinary, vibrant and dynamic community that fosters world-leading research.

Find out how you can use our facilities for research, clinical or commercial purposes.

Latest news

Feet stepping down from a step onto tactile paving, with a red and white guide cane.

How blind people build a sense of space from sound

6 May 2026

Researchers reveal how the brain extracts spatial information from sound during echolocation – mouth clicks used by blind people to navigate and represent their surroundings in real time.

Cardiff University facilities: your innovation partner

12 February 2026

New short films showcase nine university innovation facilities now available for industry hire and collaboration.

Brain scan / sgan yr ymennydd

Young adults with psychotic-like experiences have ‘older-looking brains’

4 February 2026

Increased brain-age gap correlating with the severity of a psychotic experience found in young adults