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‘My dream is that no-one with Down’s syndrome should have to travel to find specialist eye care’

22 June 2021

Cardiff University’s pioneering service inspires launch of first eye clinic for people with Down’s syndrome in England

Bedwyr Thomas' headshot

Success at Speaking of Science Conference

17 June 2021

A PhD student received recognition at an interdisciplinary conference for early career researchers, providing an engaging talk about research investigating prion disease through the medium of the Welsh language.

‘It means so much to me’: Students speak of pride as Cardiff University leads way in bilingual medical education

15 June 2021

Students can do a third of their Medicine degree in Welsh

Birthday Party French translation

New French translation of autism SIGNS film will ‘help more families and further public understanding’

14 June 2021

A French version of the award-winning Birthday Party film has been created for frontline professionals in French speaking countries.

Swansea Bay

Study sheds new light on link between Covid pressures and suicidal thoughts

2 June 2021

New research has revealed more about the impact Covid-19 and lockdown has had on the mental health and wellbeing of people in Wales.

Cardiff University partners with leading skincare company to develop a digital health app for people living with skin conditions

28 May 2021

The purpose of the app is to provide psychological support to people with skin conditions, helping them to build resilience and achieve goals for healthy living.

Immunology

Launch of new Immunology-focused MSc

27 May 2021

The Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology MSc course is currently accepting applications for September 2021 entry, and will be taught by international experts aligned to the Division of Infection and Immunity and the Systems Immunity University Research Institute.

Billie-Jo Redman

Long Covid places ‘huge burden’ on survivors’ families, new research suggests

26 May 2021

Call for ‘support system’ for families whose lives are ‘severely affected’ by Covid-19

Pioneering dementia scanner set to be rolled out across Wales

20 May 2021

Move follows successful pilot by Cardiff University and Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Time to capitalise on COVID-19 disruptions to lock in green behaviours, say experts

19 May 2021

New analysis suggests lockdown easing is best time to shift people’s eco-habits