School of History, Archaeology and Religion news

Aramaic incantation bowl from Nippur (modern day Iraq)

Demons deciphered

6 April 2017

Early Jewish & Christian interpretation research announced as University scholar awarded Arts and Humanities Research Council grant

TEDxCardiff

5 April 2017

Sharing inspirational research and inspiring a global audience

Black and White image of Welsh socialists

Uncovered: the lost pioneers of Welsh socialism

30 March 2017

Cardiff University historian publishes first full-scale study of origins of socialism in Wales

In Dark Times: the importance of speech and resistance

24 March 2017

Hotly debated question posed at public Philosophy ‘Anti-Lecture’

Spotlight on festivals

17 March 2017

Cardiff University events asks if festivals are big business or memories for a lifetime

The Battle of Salamis: a turning point for Western civilization?

16 March 2017

Cardiff University historian joins In Our Time discussion on battle between ancient Greece and Persia

2017 Medieval History Colloquium at historic Gregynog Hall

Medieval travel and migration focus at historic colloquium

13 March 2017

Every year academic lecturers, postgraduates and undergraduates from across Wales come together for the Medieval History colloquium.

Reader in Asian Religions Dr James Hegarty meeting HM The Queen

UK-India year of culture launch

13 March 2017

University academics attend high profile event at Buckingham Palace

Newly discovered exposure multiple prints

Rare prehistoric footprints redefined as 7,000 years old

28 February 2017

Ancient footprints paint a picture of early inhabitants on the Gower Peninsula and hint at climate change millennia ago

Society of Antiquaries of London comes to Cardiff

27 February 2017

Cardiff archaeologists give Views of an Antique Land lecture

CU graduate Joanna Natasegara and Orlando von Einsiedel at the 74th Annual Peabody Awards

Oscar for Cardiff graduate

27 February 2017

Joanna Natasegara wins Academy Award for Syrian documentary

Up the Revolution

10 February 2017

Leading historians from three capitals lead revolution-themed week in Russian Revolution centenary commemorations

The human cost of war

10 February 2017

New AHRC study looks at memories of English Civil Wars and early modern systems of charity

Helping make the leap to higher study

6 February 2017

University’s inspiring history teaching shapes new guide for next generation of students

Distinguished Annual Lecture Series brings eminent ancient historian to Wales

31 January 2017

Renowned ancient historian Professor Hans Beck exchanges Canada for Cardiff to deliver Towards a Local History of Ancient Greece.

Illuminating the latest Muslim societal trends

26 January 2017

Public seminar series shines a light on the issues and topics affecting Muslims in the UK

Henriques Scholarship 2017 announced

25 January 2017

Applications now open for two postgraduate scholarships for 2017/2018

Prestigious O'Donnell Lecture returns

10 January 2017

The University is proud to continue its long-held tradition of hosting this Celtic-themed public lecture series.

Japan: a Land of Beautiful Things

6 January 2017

Cardiff academic switches Celtic capitals to deliver talk at national museum and gallery.

Russian Revolution centenary marked with landmark talk

3 January 2017

A distinguished authority on the history of modern Russia is to deliver a major lecture at Cardiff University as part of Russian Revolution centenary commemorations across the city.