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From Cardiff to Patagonia: Physiotherapy students gain global healthcare experience

21 October 2026

Cardiff University physiotherapy students have gained first-hand experience of healthcare systems in South America through a unique international learning programme exploring physiotherapy practice, Welsh heritage and global healthcare challenges across Argentina and Brazil.

Physiotherapy students support hundreds of runners at the Cardiff Half Marathon

9 October 2026

Seventy-two physiotherapy students from across Cardiff University’s undergraduate, pre-registration MSc and postgraduate taught MSc Physiotherapy programmes played a key role in supporting runners at the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 4 October 2026.

Audience at the announcement of the funding awards

Health and Care Research Wales announces latest funding award recipients

9 October 2026

Researchers from Cardiff University have been successful in the latest round of Health and Care Research Wales funding awards

Students help stroke survivors build strength and confidence through rehabilitation programme

7 October 2026

Stroke survivors from across Cardiff and the Vale have improved their strength, balance and confidence through a Cardiff University programme that is supporting both community health and the development of the next generation of physiotherapists.

‘Inclusive Prehabilitation’ Project Shows Promise for Tackling Inequity in Cancer Care Across Wales

6 October 2026

A major three-year research project led by Cardiff University has found that a new educational approach – Inclusive Prehabilitation (I-Prehab) – can strengthen cancer care workers’ confidence and knowledge in supporting people from all backgrounds to prepare for cancer treatment.

Cardiff University launches programme to strengthen maternity care across Wales

21 September 2026

Midwives and maternity practitioners across Wales will soon have access to specialist training designed to strengthen care for women with complex pregnancies and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

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Cardiff University Physiotherapy Team supports Wales at European Touch Rugby Championships

28 August 2026

Cardiff University physiotherapy staff, students, recent graduates and alumni travelled to Vichy, France, from 21 to 25 July 2026 to support Wales Touch Rugby teams competing at the European Touch Rugby Championships.

Ms Diana De smiling directly at the camera lens.

National accolade for nurse educator

6 August 2026

Diana De awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

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School of Healthcare Sciences secures national NHS training contract

4 August 2026

The School of Healthcare Sciences has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Simulation National Training Programme from its facilities at Heath Park West.

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.