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New AI system to transform symptom measurement in psychosis research

15 July 2026

The SYLFAEN project secures new Wellcome’s funding programme

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Herpes immune response linked to Alzheimer’s disease

14 July 2026

T cell immune response to herpesvirus causes increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Professor Kerenza Hood on stage collecting her award of Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

Dean of Research and Innovation elected as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

8 July 2026

Professor Hood is announced in the 2026 cohort of biomedical and health scientists joining the Academy.

Professor Steve Riley, Cardiff University Pro-Vice Chancellor, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, and Iain Bell, National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research, signing the Memorandum of Understanding, surrounded by colleagues

New partnership to improve health and reduce inequalities in Wales

6 July 2026

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University launch new research collaboration through Memorandum of Understanding

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Study exposes failures in prison healthcare

7 May 2026

Delivering safe, equitable healthcare in secure environments is vital to reducing harm in prisons, new research says

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.

Cardiff University launches British Council–funded training initiative in precision metabolic medicine

9 April 2026

The programme, Precision Metabolic Medicine: Lipids & Cardiovascular Prevention, has been made possible through a grant from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships scheme and will be delivered in collaboration with Alexandria University, Egypt.

Cardiff University hosts first ‘UK Clinical Internship’ with clinicians from China

9 April 2026

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University has welcomed clinicians from China for a two-week UK Clinical Internship, strengthening international collaboration in medical education and clinical training.

The School of Medicine announces new partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd to drive innovation in medical simulation

9 April 2026

Cardiff University School of Medicine has announced a new strategic partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd, a global leader in medical simulation, to advance the development of high-quality training tools used across healthcare education.

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Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK supports Cardiff researchers to explore the development of a universal bowel cancer vaccine

7 April 2026

As the Bowelbabe fund reaches more than £20m, two new major research investments – including one at Cardiff University - are announced.