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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

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Triplets who “fell in love with Cardiff” honour late grandfather in emotional graduation celebrations

30 July 2025

Rose, Maudie and Grace Orgill graduate together as part of Class of 2025

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Conflict, politics and identity among the topics being explored at the National Eisteddfod

29 July 2025

Academics sharing the latest research insights with festival audiences

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Former postie celebrates First-Class Honours with family

18 July 2025

Dad-of-five began a pathway after being furloughed during Covid

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Cardiff University historian wins the Owsley award for distinguished book on the American South

10 July 2025

Dr Doddington wins 2025’s Southern Historical Association (SHA)’s Frank L. and Harriet C. Owsley Award

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Archaeology volunteers uncover Bronze Age burial site

24 June 2025

City park is offering a significant and complex window into Cardiff’s history, experts say

New Learned Society of Wales Fellows to help solve the challenges the world faces

28 May 2025

15 Cardiff University academics have joined the elite ranks of the of the Learned Society of Wales.