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Practice Education Awards celebrate excellence across healthcare professions

28 July 2026

The School of Healthcare Sciences celebrated the outstanding contribution of practice educators and practice supervisors at the 2026 Practice Education Awards.

Cardiff University Midwifery Team recognised for shaping the future of inclusive care

23 July 2026

Cardiff University's Midwifery Team has received the Chief Nursing Officer and Royal College of Midwives Wales Quality Innovation Award, recognising its work to create a more culturally inclusive learning environment for future midwives.

Alumni selected for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

21 July 2026

Six Cardiff University alumni are set to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes representing Team Wales and Team Scotland across athletics, cycling and netball.

Deb Lewis, her husband Phil and two of their children on a beach

Michelin restaurateur graduates as nurse after returning to study

17 July 2026

Restaurant owner of Dusty’s, Kindle and Nook graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing (Adult)

New simulation suite enhances radiography training at Cardiff University

8 June 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences has opened a new Radiography Simulation Suite, giving students access to realistic clinical training using modern imaging equipment before attending placement.

Raising awareness and breaking taboos around organ donation

14 May 2026

Conversations about organ donation can be some of the most difficult in healthcare—but they are also among the most important.

Professor Kate Button, Head of Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences, Sian McLaughlin, Midwifery Programme Lead and Dr Lucie Warren, Lead Midwife for Education accepting the award.

Midwifery team receives Gold award for inclusive education work

6 May 2026

The Midwifery team has been awarded Gold accreditation through the Diverse Cymru Cultural Competence Scheme, recognising its strong commitment to inclusive education and anti-racist practice.

Patient and doctor in healthcare environment - Cleifion a meddyg mewn amgylchedd gofal iechyd

High levels of moral distress and depression among nurses from COVID-19 pandemic

16 March 2026

The psychological legacy of Covid-19 continues to impact the mental health of nurses.

Edna Adan with Cardiff University staff holding the Welsh flag and the Somaliland flag

Cardiff University welcomes renowned global health leader and Honorary Lecturer Dr Edna Adan Ismail

13 March 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences was honoured to welcome Dr Edna Adan Ismail - midwife, educator, humanitarian, and globally recognised health leader - on Friday 13 February.

Evidence based research in Cardiff CPD department

Cardiff University News: Evidence-Based Practice Strengthened Through Popular CPD Courses

2 February 2026

Cardiff University’s Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care (WCEBC) is continuing to support researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide through two highly regarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses