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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

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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

Cardiff University archaeology projects shortlisted for national award

25 November 2025

Teffont Archaeology and Guerilla Archaeology recognised for improving lives and generating new opportunities.

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British Academy Fellowship for Cardiff academic

15 October 2025

Professor Max Deeg recognised for outstanding contribution to humanities and social sciences

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Historians get Curious about video games in Edinburgh

8 October 2025

An expert panel of historians and game makers explored the impact and cultural value of video games and media.

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Understanding the experiences of British Muslims

29 September 2025

Research centre celebrates two decades of impact

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The Age of Feasting: Late Bronze Age networks developed through massive food festivals, with animals brought from far and wide

10 September 2025

Cutting-edge analysis of animal bones found in ancient rubbish heaps shows the distances people travelled with their animals

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Archaeological insights into the Tower of London’s medieval past

13 August 2025

Scientific techniques are providing information on the people buried within its walls