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Low-angle shot of a group of people using tools to excavate an archaeological dig site.

Volunteer archaeologists uncover tantalising connection between Roman era and Bronze Age

24 June 2026

Residents, students and schoolchildren are back at Trelai Park

An illustration of three people holding a representation of the Earth as a key.

Cardiff University named as Wales’ hub for national festival of humanities

23 June 2026

Cardiff and University of South Wales team up to deliver free public events as part of the Being Human Festival

Archaeology and conservation at Cardiff University among top 20 in the UK

10 June 2026

Influential department among top 20 by subject in the UK’s Complete University Guide for 2027.

Scottish Neolithic tombs were used to trace kinship descent

30 April 2026

Ancient DNA analysis of individuals buried in chambered tombs finds close relatives were grouped together

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.

A woman smiles as she works on an archaeological dig site.

Archaeology at Cardiff University ranked in global Top 100 

25 March 2026

Archaeology at Cardiff University ranked in the QS World University Rankings global Top 100, recognising world‑class teaching and research.

Muslims in Wales: Exploring the origins of Islam across the nation

13 March 2026

Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed’s research finds the religion is woven into Welsh history

A photograph of the interior of the Gigi Gao Chinese restaurant in Swansea

From the flamboyant to those doubling as a ‘chippy’: telling the stories of Chinese restaurants in South Wales

22 January 2026

Cardiff researchers team with BAFTA-Cymru winning cinematographer on film project about migration, architectural and urban histories, and intercultural heritage

Histories of Wales-Asia project awarded prestigious grant

12 January 2026

A Cardiff University Wales-Asia project has received a grant from Wales’ National Academy.

Cardiff University project wins distinguished archaeology award

16 December 2025

Teffont Archaeology Project wins prestigious Council for British Archaeology Award