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New simulation suite enhances radiography training at Cardiff University

8 June 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences has opened a new Radiography Simulation Suite, giving students access to realistic clinical training using modern imaging equipment before attending placement.

Raising awareness and breaking taboos around organ donation

14 May 2026

Conversations about organ donation can be some of the most difficult in healthcare—but they are also among the most important.

Professor Kate Button, Head of Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences, Sian McLaughlin, Midwifery Programme Lead and Dr Lucie Warren, Lead Midwife for Education accepting the award.

Midwifery team receives Gold award for inclusive education work

6 May 2026

The Midwifery team has been awarded Gold accreditation through the Diverse Cymru Cultural Competence Scheme, recognising its strong commitment to inclusive education and anti-racist practice.

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High levels of moral distress and depression among nurses from COVID-19 pandemic

16 March 2026

The psychological legacy of Covid-19 continues to impact the mental health of nurses.

Edna Adan with Cardiff University staff holding the Welsh flag and the Somaliland flag

Cardiff University welcomes renowned global health leader and Honorary Lecturer Dr Edna Adan Ismail

13 March 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences was honoured to welcome Dr Edna Adan Ismail - midwife, educator, humanitarian, and globally recognised health leader - on Friday 13 February.

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Cardiff University News: Evidence-Based Practice Strengthened Through Popular CPD Courses

2 February 2026

Cardiff University’s Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care (WCEBC) is continuing to support researchers and healthcare professionals worldwide through two highly regarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK Celebrate Research Impact

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK Celebrate Research Impact

28 January 2026

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK have celebrated over a decade of groundbreaking arthritis research with the launch of the Arthritis UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Impact Report and two flagship events.

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Rachel Savery appointed interim Managing Director of Cardiff Health Partners

17 December 2025

As its interim Managing Director, Mrs Savery will operate across the strategic partnership with overall responsibility for ensuring the transformative potential of CHP is on track to be delivered

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Cardiff’s leading health partners unite to improve benefits for patients

1 December 2025

Cardiff University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Velindre University NHS Trust join forces to form Cardiff Health Partners

Celebrating Black History Month at the Senedd

14 November 2025

Midwifery students and staff from Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences recently attended the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Cymru Black History Month event at the Senedd’s Pierhead Building.

A research participant and researcher at the Research Centre for Clinical Kinesiology

Cardiff Researcher Secures Major Grant to Tackle Parkinson’s Freezing Symptom

14 November 2025

Cardiff University Researcher awarded a prestigious project grant from Parkinson’s UK to lead a groundbreaking study into freezing of gait

Nursing alumni reunite at Heath Park

29 October 2025

Seven Nursing alumni returned to the Heath Park campus this September for a reunion and campus tour.

Cardiff University showcases spinouts and startups driving real-world impact

30 September 2025

Cardiff University celebrated the achievements of its growing entrepreneurial community at a special event showcasing research commercialisation and innovation.

Cardiff OT Student Champions Music and Recovery in Welsh Language Documentary

11 August 2025

Cardiff University Occupational Therapy student directs Welsh language documentary

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From housing to healthcare

16 July 2025

Graduate who thought she was “too old to consider a new career” talks about how the University’s Pathway Programme helped her rediscover education and embark on a new vocation

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Health visitor found her ‘way back to Cardiff’

14 July 2025

Award-winning nurse from West Wales graduates from the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting Programme.

Cardiff academics to lead the future of health and care research in Wales

8 May 2025

12 Cardiff University researchers have been appointed as Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders.

Cardiff University Celebrates Prestigious WHO Re-Designation as a Collaborating Centre for Midwifery Development

16 December 2024

Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences celebrate their third consecutive re-designation as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Midwifery Development.

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Alumni discount extended to 2025

12 November 2024

20% alumni discount on master’s degrees.

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How WhatsApp can help with prostate cancer detection and diagnosis

12 September 2024

WhatsApp could provide a way to engage black men in Butetown and Grangetown with prostate cancer risk information.