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Enhancing biodiversity in Trevithick gardens: a community initiative

25 March 2024

Trevithick gardens, nestled within the grounds around our school, has become a haven for local wildlife, thanks to the efforts of our engineering technicians and enthusiastic volunteers.

Three portrait photographs of Cardiff University’s Turing fellows 2024 from left to right Professor Monjur Mourshed, Dr Jenny Kidd and Professor Steven Schockaert

Cardiff secures three Turing fellowships

21 March 2024

Researchers join new cohort to help grow UK’s data science and AI ecosystem

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Creating filters for the medical images of the future

7 February 2024

Researchers develop set of standards to enhance reliability and validity of data extracted from medical images

Electrical and Electronic Engineering crowned number 1 in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2024

8 January 2024

Cardiff University is ranked 1st in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

School of Engineering receives funding to collaboratively investigate hydrogen compression

13 December 2023

The School of Engineering is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) for a pioneering research project in the field of hydrogen gas networks.

An early career researcher operating Institute for Compound Semiconductor apparatus in the laboratories of Cardiff University’s Translational Research Hub.

Cardiff University and IQE announce strategic partnership extension

11 December 2023

Renewed agreement will invest in talent and advance research into emerging applications

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Helping improve diversity in Formula 1

16 November 2023

Cardiff student receives scholarship from Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44

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Enhancing UK research and innovation clusters

6 October 2023

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

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Cardiff Racing team competes at Formula Student UK

21 August 2023

Cardiff students improve on last year's performance at Formula Student UK

A photograph of a dam structure made of logs in a stream surrounded by scientific instruments to measure water levels.

Beaver-like dams can enhance existing flood management strategies for at-risk communities, study finds

8 August 2023

Researchers gathered river data over two-year period to reveal benefits of leaky barriers

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Computer model of real life brain plots more accurate route for neurosurgeons

1 August 2023

Researchers used data from MRI scans to develop bespoke computational head model

School of Engineering hosts successful research conference showcasing world-class research

27 July 2023

The School of Engineering proudly organised its first Cardiff Engineering Research Conference this month, illuminating the institution's cutting-edge research initiatives.

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Working towards a fully sustainable energy sector

18 July 2023

Cardiff experts participate in £53m UKRI initiative to boost knowledge, innovation and new technologies

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Breaking down plastic waste quickly, cleanly and cheaply

13 July 2023

Cardiff research on plastic recycling part of EPSRC-BBSRC initiative

Achieving net zero using ammonia

5 July 2023

First of its kind boiler aims to demonstrate ammonia is viable option for industry and businesses’ decarbonisation

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University staff and alumni named as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales

9 May 2023

New fellows come from across higher education, as well as law, medicine and the media

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Tackling the need for leaders in the move to Net Zero with a new MSc

24 April 2023

Our new MSc in Engineering Net Zero will provide skilled graduates for the move towards a net zero society.

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Prestigious bursary for student engineer

6 March 2023

Royal Academy recognises Cardiff student for engaging others in engineering education

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Inspiring young people to live a life scientific

6 March 2023

University experiments, workshops and demonstrations delivered as part of city’s science festival

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Cardiff University signs power electronics MoU with CSA Catapult

24 January 2023

Partnership to create a pipeline of skills and talent in power electronics