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2026

An artist's impression of a binary black hole merger.

Cardiff researchers hail coming-of-age for gravitational wave astronomy as event catalogue nearly doubles

9 June 2026

161 events added to collection bringing the total number of gravitational wave signals detected to date to 390

A young woman wearing a lab coat is photographed examining a molecular model

New study on “building block of discipline” could improve chemistry education and understanding

8 June 2026

Researchers re-define the inductive effect, which has been incorrectly described in textbooks for almost 100 years

Coauthor Love Dalén measuring cave lion cub

Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

4 June 2026

The history of an extinct cave lion has been revealed through new genetic analysis by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

Three people sitting around a table

Lived experience of poverty stigma will inform new policies for public services

4 June 2026

It is hoped the findings will improve support for those experiencing hardship

Television camera

Rules on broadcast impartiality need rethinking in an age of multi-party politics, report concludes

2 June 2026

Academics studied media coverage of May’s elections across the UK

Two female and one male scientist are photographed wearing coats and visors in a laboratory

Search underway for new ways to use self-cleaning technology powered by sunlight

28 May 2026

Dr Isla Gow is exploring commercial opportunities for SunPad through an Innovate UK programme

Bilingual colouring activity in the Urdd Eisteddfod

Celebrating Welsh culture at the Urdd Eisteddfod 2026

22 May 2026

Cardiff University takes its research, learning and student experiences to one of Europe’s largest youth festivals

Dr Jac Larner

The Senedd election result: No return to business as usual

19 May 2026

Dr Jac Larner and Professor Laura McAllister assess the political landscape in Wales following the vote on May 7

Student creators shaping learning, workplaces, and communities win big at the 16th annual Student Start-Up and Freelance Awards

18 May 2026

13 of Cardiff’s student entrepreneurs win a share of the £22,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

Two Eurasian otters in wood

Scientists use new otter poo DNA sampling technique

13 May 2026

A new approach enables non-invasive collection and study of genetic data from otters with potential use in other species