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Cardiff University named as Wales’ hub for national festival of humanities

23 June 2026

Cardiff and University of South Wales team up to deliver free public events as part of the Being Human Festival

Archaeology and conservation at Cardiff University among top 20 in the UK

10 June 2026

Influential department among top 20 by subject in the UK’s Complete University Guide for 2027.

Scottish Neolithic tombs were used to trace kinship descent

30 April 2026

Ancient DNA analysis of individuals buried in chambered tombs finds close relatives were grouped together

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows tackling key world challenges

28 April 2026

15 academics from Cardiff University have achieved the prestigious honour of joining the Learned Society of Wales.

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Archaeology at Cardiff University ranked in global Top 100 

25 March 2026

Archaeology at Cardiff University ranked in the QS World University Rankings global Top 100, recognising world‑class teaching and research.

Muslims in Wales: Exploring the origins of Islam across the nation

13 March 2026

Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed’s research finds the religion is woven into Welsh history

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From the flamboyant to those doubling as a ‘chippy’: telling the stories of Chinese restaurants in South Wales

22 January 2026

Cardiff researchers team with BAFTA-Cymru winning cinematographer on film project about migration, architectural and urban histories, and intercultural heritage

Histories of Wales-Asia project awarded prestigious grant

12 January 2026

A Cardiff University Wales-Asia project has received a grant from Wales’ National Academy.

Cardiff University project wins distinguished archaeology award

16 December 2025

Teffont Archaeology Project wins prestigious Council for British Archaeology Award

Cardiff University archaeology projects shortlisted for national award

25 November 2025

Teffont Archaeology and Guerilla Archaeology recognised for improving lives and generating new opportunities.

British Academy Fellowship for Cardiff academic

15 October 2025

Professor Max Deeg recognised for outstanding contribution to humanities and social sciences

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Historians get Curious about video games in Edinburgh

8 October 2025

An expert panel of historians and game makers explored the impact and cultural value of video games and media.

Understanding the experiences of British Muslims

29 September 2025

Research centre celebrates two decades of impact

The Age of Feasting: Late Bronze Age networks developed through massive food festivals, with animals brought from far and wide

10 September 2025

Cutting-edge analysis of animal bones found in ancient rubbish heaps shows the distances people travelled with their animals

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Cardiff University named as Wales’ hub for national festival of humanities

Archaeology and conservation at Cardiff University among top 20 in the UK

Scottish Neolithic tombs were used to trace kinship descent

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows tackling key world challenges

Archaeology at Cardiff University ranked in global Top 100

Muslims in Wales: Exploring the origins of Islam across the nation

From the flamboyant to those doubling as a ‘chippy’: telling the stories of Chinese restaurants in South Wales

Histories of Wales-Asia project awarded prestigious grant

Cardiff University project wins distinguished archaeology award

Cardiff University archaeology projects shortlisted for national award

British Academy Fellowship for Cardiff academic

Historians get Curious about video games in Edinburgh

Understanding the experiences of British Muslims

The Age of Feasting: Late Bronze Age networks developed through massive food festivals, with animals brought from far and wide

Archaeological insights into the Tower of London’s medieval past

Triplets who “fell in love with Cardiff” honour late grandfather in emotional graduation celebrations

Conflict, politics and identity among the topics being explored at the National Eisteddfod

Former postie celebrates First-Class Honours with family

Cardiff University historian wins the Owsley award for distinguished book on the American South

Archaeology volunteers uncover Bronze Age burial site

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