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New Learned Society of Wales Fellows to help solve the challenges the world faces

28 May 2025

15 Cardiff University academics have joined the elite ranks of the of the Learned Society of Wales.

Professor Anthony Mandal elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

20 May 2025

Professor Anthony Mandal has been elected as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, the national academy that recognises outstanding contributions to the arts, humanities, sciences, and public life in Wales.

Student Experience Team win Enriching Student Life Award

20 May 2025

The Student Experience Team in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy have won the Learning and Teaching Collaboration of the Year Award at the 2025 Enriching Student Life Awards.

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Academics investigate impact of digital technologies on society

20 May 2025

New initiative part of drive to scale up digital humanities and culture research

Emerging technologies, sustainability, and human-centred designs wow judges at the 15th annual Student Start-up Awards

7 May 2025

Twenty student entrepreneurs win a share of the £18,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

Welsh language and Māori musicians strengthen ties

6 May 2025

Research project exploring music and minority languages leads enters new phase.

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English Language and Literature ranked in the world’s top 100

25 March 2025

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy’s excellence in English Language and Literature has been recognised once again, with the subject ranking among the top 100 in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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US Supreme Court grants woman chance to appeal her murder conviction following academic’s analysis

25 February 2025

Appeals court must now reconsider whether lurid evidence tainted the trial of Brenda Andrew

Building on Cathedrals: AI Brings Medieval Architecture to Life

4 February 2025

An innovative project led by Professor Julia Thomas is transforming how we explore and preserve medieval architectural heritage.

Dr Alix Beeston Awarded Prestigious Senior Research Fellowship at Université Grenoble Alpes

6 January 2025

Dr Beeston has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship at the prestigious Maison de la Création et de l'Innovation (MaCI).

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Innovative new BA and MA degrees in Philosophy launched

26 November 2024

Students will practice a wide range of communication techniques and learn how philosophical skills and knowledge can inform collaborative problem-solving.

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Dr Alix Beeston receives Learned Society of Wales Award for humanities and creative arts

15 November 2024

Cardiff academic and writer awarded prestigious Dillwyn Medal

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Face-to-face with the enemy

7 November 2024

New research on enemy encounters over the last two centuries features in new Imperial War Museum exhibition

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How do you say that then?

31 October 2024

Project aims to uncover how English is spoken around Wales

On target for women and Wales at World Cup

7 October 2024

Professor lines up for Wales at the Masters Women’s Hockey World Cup, South Africa

2024 30Ish Alumni Awards

1 October 2024

Two alumni from the School of English, Communication and Philosophy have been named winners at the third 30Ish Alumni Awards

A Very Vexing Murder

17 September 2024

Alumna’s début deals delightful detective twist on Austen in cosy crime series

Latest creative writing recognition

14 August 2024

Author recognised in UK’s book prize celebrating emerging and established LGBTQ+ writers

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Just a Minute: Avoiding “brain fry” key to success on popular Radio 4 gameshow

29 July 2024

Paul Merton and Cardiff University linguist explore how game’s most seasoned panellist navigates its challenges

Graduation 2024 – marking memorable milestones

16 July 2024

Graduation is a proud milestone, celebrated as a graduating cohort.