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Heath park west visit

Building work begins on new School of Healthcare Sciences.

18 August 2022

Head of School Professor David Whitaker and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Weeks visit redevelopment at Heath Park West

Children learning in a classroom

Changing the conversation; how to talk with young people about sex and relationships

10 August 2022

Inspired by the findings of her research, Clare Bennett co-authored two books, designed to support parents, carers, teachers, nurses and any other professionals who work with children.

8 portraits athletes from Cardiff University

Cardiff University students past and present competing at Commonwealth Games

28 July 2022

Many developed their passion and skills for their sports while in Cardiff

Heath Park West simulated hospital ward

New home for the School of Healthcare Sciences

22 June 2022

A £23m investment in a new home for the School of Healthcare Sciences will provide new and improved teaching spaces.

Dr Sarah Fry receiving her award at the 2022 Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Senior Lecturer in Nursing recognised for her commitment to improving lives in local communities

11 May 2022

Dr Sarah Fry, a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Cardiff University, has been recognised for her outstanding work with local BAME communities in Cardiff.

VR suite 1

Opening of the Radiography Virtual Reality Suite

11 May 2022

School of Healthcare Sciences launch a new Virtual Reality Suite for Radiography students.

Health board projects

New health board initiative uses Radiography student projects for real-world improvements.

6 May 2022

New health board initiative uses Radiography student projects for real-world improvements

NMC CNO Visit

NMC Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer visit the School of Healthcare Sciences

5 May 2022

NMC CEO and Welsh Government CNO marked this year’s International Day of the Midwife with visit to WHO Collaborative Centre.

‘First-of-its-kind’ life-saving scheme is launched by Cardiff University students

10 March 2022

New scheme aims to address ‘poor’ out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates in Wales

DASH Study

The DASH Study awarded Burdett Trust for Nursing Award.

18 February 2022

Researchers awarded a Burdett Trust for Nursing Award for the DASH Study

Mum inspired to study child nursing to honour her son

17 February 2022

Elinor Ridout enrolled on Cardiff University’s pathway to healthcare to study degree after loss of teenage son

Sian Knott

Physiotherapy Lecturer Sian Knott, named Team GB Chief Physiotherapist for Beijing 2022

12 November 2021

Sian Knott has been selected as the chief physiotherapist for Team GB at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Namibia Oxygen Training

Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences collaborate with the University of Namibia School of Nursing and UNAM Cares

5 November 2021

A collaboration of nursing academic staff from University of Namibia, Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences and Aneurin Bevan ICU work together to produce teaching and education materials on Oxygen Therapy.

Olympic Silver Medal for Cardiff University Physio Alumnus

22 September 2021

Tom Barras (BSc 2015), Cardiff University graduate, qualified Physiotherapist and Olympic Medallist has achieved more in his 27 years than some of us would hope to in a lifetime.

Physiotherapy lecturer is first to provide ‘Gold standard’ ultrasound guided Botox treatments for patients at home

20 September 2021

The practice of doing Botox injection using Ultrasound guidance is considered the gold standard as it is more accurate, provides better results and minimises risk of bleeding.

The impact of COVID-19 maternity service changes on pregnant women

14 July 2021

Professor Julia Sanders, Professor of Clinical Nursing and Midwifery at Cardiff University is part of the WRISK study team funded by The Wellcome Trust to explore pregnant women’s experiences of risk communication during pregnancy.

Professor Christine Bundy receives prestigious award

14 July 2021

Christine Bundy, Professor of Health Psychology & Behavioural Medicine receives annual award from the British Psychology Society's Division of Health Psychology.

Cardiff University remains leading healthcare education provider in Wales

9 July 2021

Cardiff University has won contracts from HEIW to deliver pre-registration healthcare education across a number of disciplines for a duration of up to 10 years.

Cardiff University partners with leading skincare company to develop a digital health app for people living with skin conditions

28 May 2021

The purpose of the app is to provide psychological support to people with skin conditions, helping them to build resilience and achieve goals for healthy living.

Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care to develop rapid evidence reviews for the new Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre

28 April 2021

The collaboration between the WCEBC and the Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre begins in May 2021 and will extend over a two-year period.