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Double success for Cardiff academics in teaching excellence awards

6 August 2025

Charlotte Brookfield and Hannah Shaw recognised with prestigious sector-leading National Teaching Fellowships

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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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Biosciences twins graduate together

15 July 2025

Twins Anneira and Carys Moore graduate together after completing their studies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

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Scientists calculate how many wet wipes enter UK waters per person

19 June 2025

Cardiff University scientists develop the first comprehensive model to calculate wet wipe emissions to rivers.

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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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Snacking may impact children’s growth

15 April 2025

New research finds that grazing throughout the day could limit children’s growth.

ImmunoServ wins the St David Award 2025 for Innovation, Science and Technology

4 April 2025

Now in their 12th year, the St David Awards celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across Wales.

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Uncovering illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau

24 March 2025

Illegal trade in live chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau is more widespread than current data indicates

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How AI can help prevent elephant poaching

24 February 2025

A new AI predictive system can help prevent elephant poaching in Malaysia

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Scientists call for urgent action to halt genetic diversity loss

30 January 2025

A new study finds genetic diversity loss is occurring globally, and scientists call for urgent action.

New study reveals where condition of rivers has declined since 1990

13 December 2024

Despite widespread improvements in river health between 1991 and 2019, researchers discover worrying signs for some of the most biologically diverse rivers.

COP16 – Cardiff University research tackling biodiversity loss

2 December 2024

Research from Cardiff University was featured at COP16 in Colombia to help tackle global biodiversity challenges.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in English otters

17 June 2024

PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, have been found in English otters

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Textured tiles help endangered eels overcome human-made river obstacles, study finds

10 June 2024

Scientists observe new asymmetric swimming technique used by ray-finned fish to take full advantage of reduced river velocity

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£2.3 million for breakthrough acute myeloid leukaemia treatment

27 March 2024

A £2.3 million Medical Research Council grant will advance innovative new approach to treating acute myeloid leukaemia.

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Can over-the-counter cold medicine treat COVID-19?

18 March 2024

Researchers confirm that over-the-counter cold and flu medicine can help people safely and effectively manage COVID-19 at home

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Spilling the dirt on Combined Sewer Overflows

19 February 2024

Researchers provide answers to addressing the challenges of Combined Sewer Overflows for cleaner waters in the UK

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International partnership for neuroscience and mental health research

8 February 2024

A partnership between Maastricht University and Cardiff University unites expertise in neuroscience and mental health research

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£680k funding to create 3D bone-sensory nerve model

18 January 2024

Cardiff University researchers are developing a new bone-sensory nerve model to identify new molecular targets and pre-screening of drugs for pain.

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Urgent need to expand genetic monitoring of species in Europe

15 January 2024

Urgent need to expand genetic monitoring of species in Europe Research co-investigated by Professor Michael Bruford before his death calls for radical change in monitoring efforts to help detect impact of climate change