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Computer-guided enzyme engineering

Major advance in designer protein engineering

15 November 2023

Researchers used computer-guided enzyme engineering to sustainably generate novel biocatalysts

Professor Graham Hutchings

Regius Professor elected Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society

14 November 2023

Professor Graham Hutchings CBE FRS elected Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS)

The device takes the form of a small box in which the reaction medium circulates between two electrodes producing the electric field.

Breakthrough in activating greener chemical reactions

12 October 2023

Cardiff and Swiss researchers develop an electrical “switch” that controls chemical reactions.

The Net Zero Innovation Institute officially launched

6 October 2023

Cardiff University has launched a new innovation institute which is helping to shape our sustainable future.

Aerial photograph of South Wales community.

Enhancing UK research and innovation clusters

6 October 2023

Cardiff projects to deliver benefits for regional and local economies and communities

Dr Owen Jones

Honorary Professorship for sustainable pest management expert

5 October 2023

Award recognises many years of successful collaboration with University researchers

A scientist operating an instrument in Cardiff University's Translational Research Hub laboratories.

Scientists make methanol at room temperature

22 September 2023

Cardiff team takes “significant step towards a sustainable methanol-based fuel economy”

Professor Graham Hutchings (L) Dr Wyn Meredith (R)

Regius Professor and CS expert elected Fellows of Royal Academy of Engineering

20 September 2023

Honour for Graham Hutchings and Wyn Meredith

Two men wearing lab coats and protective eyewear are photographed in front of a chemical reactor in a lab at Cardiff University’s School of Chemistry.

New method of recycling coloured plastics offers possible solution to "huge environmental challenge", scientists claim

25 July 2023

Research team shows potential route to a circular plastic recycling economy

A young man wearing a Cardiff University doctoral gown coloured green, red and white with a black bonnet.

“Welsh is a language for science”

19 July 2023

University awards first ever Chemistry PhD completed entirely in Welsh

Modelling catalysis for a greener future: Meet our UKRI Future Leaders Fellow

13 July 2023

Dr Andrew Logsdail features in a new podcast series showcasing top UK researchers

Water is poured into a glass

New process for clean drinking water reaches innovation final

4 July 2023

Cardiff researchers in Water Discovery Challenge

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Catalysis pioneer wins Environment Prize

16 June 2023

Professor Stuart Taylor honoured by Royal Society of Chemistry

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Scientists to set ‘sugar traps’ for mosquitoes in sub-Saharan Africa

30 May 2023

Project to tackle insecticide resistance and increase malaria transmission prevention

Left to right: Professor Graham Hutchings, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi and Professor Roger Sheldon.

Sustainable energy on the agenda at Wits

21 April 2023

Professor Graham Hutchings CBE FRS joined fellow distinguished scientists at the event in South Africa

Two rows of people wearing lab coats are photographed in a laboratory in Cardiff University’s Translation Research Hub

Launch of new centre showcases innovations in catalysis research

29 March 2023

UK-EU science partnership aims to meet net zero challenge with new catalysts

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UK’s ‘jet zero’ ambitions must resolve resource and research questions around alternatives, Royal Society report argues

8 March 2023

Scientists warn enormous quantities of UK farmland or renewable electricity required to keep flying at today’s levels

Isaac Daniels, CCI; Tetiana Kulik, Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv; Professor Duncan Wass, Director, Cardiff Catalysis Institute; Professor Ben Feringa; Naomi Lawes, CCI

Nobel Laureate addresses CCI Conference

16 January 2023

Professor Ben Feringa marks 9th annual event

Professor Stuart Taylor accepting the Sir John Meurig Thomas medal at the UK Catalysis Hub Winter Conference 2022

Sir John Meurig Thomas Catalysis Medal 2022

1 December 2022

Award recognises researcher’s impact and application in the field of catalytic science

Mel and Rhi

Cardiff graduates win at Wales STEM Awards 2022

30 November 2022

Chemistry graduates have found success at the Wales STEM Awards 2022, being awarded for their business - SparkLab Cymru