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Pan-African cardiologists visit Cardiff as part of drive to tackle heart disease

27 August 2025

Cardiologists from across Africa have gained new skills after a successful week at Cardiff University and University of Wales Hospital Cardiff, as part of an ongoing partnership designed to address the increasing levels of heart disease across the continent.

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New rapid test for sepsis and serious infection

19 August 2025

Cardiff academics and biotech company JRBiomedical develop new low-cost 10 minute test for sepsis and serious infection.

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Scientists discover eight new schizophrenia genes

15 August 2025

Researchers have identified eight new genes associated with schizophrenia in the largest exome-sequencing study to date.

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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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New delegation of Pan-African cardiologists to arrive in Cardiff in the ongoing effort to tackle heart disease

24 July 2025

A new delegation of Pan-African cardiologists to arrive in Cardiff, marking a renewal of the international collaboration to combat heart disease

Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors

22 July 2025

Researchers from Cardiff University and Swansea University have created a pop-up science shop in Cardiff's St David's Shopping Centre

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New genomics software advances cancer research

26 June 2025

A new tool will transform how scientists visualise and analyse genomic data for cancer research.

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$140 Million investment in new therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders

18 June 2025

New Cardiff University spin-out, Draig Therapeutics, receives $140 Million investment in developing new therapies for Major Neuropsychiatric Disorders

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New podcast answers dementia questions

3 June 2025

A new podcast answers the public’s questions about understanding, caring and living with dementia.

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Finding improvements to adult social care through data

3 June 2025

Researchers hope to develop clearer picture of who receives adult social care in Wales