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Top 5 for communication and media studies

23 June 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture has been ranked fifth in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in the Complete University Guide 2027.

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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

Leading critical data and AI scholars gather in Cardiff for the 4th Data Justice Conference

9 June 2026

Conference focused on the theme The Datafied State and the ways data-driven technologies have intermingled with and transformed the state.

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Rules on broadcast impartiality need rethinking in an age of multi-party politics, report concludes

2 June 2026

Academics studied media coverage of May’s elections across the UK

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UK-wide news outlets are failing to help voters understand devolved powers before Senedd election, study finds

7 April 2026

Researchers analysed more than 3,000 social media posts, online articles and TV news items

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Media Cymru showcases bold Welsh innovation at Outernet London premiere

30 March 2026

Creatives from Wales get the chance to develop immersive experiences for an international stage

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Academic nominated to UK Black Stars 2026 list

30 March 2026

Dr David Dunkley Gyimah recognised in inaugural list celebrating influential British Ghanaians

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Communication and media studies at Cardiff University ranks in global Top 40

25 March 2026

The School of Journalism, Media and Culture has ranked 37th in the world for communication and media studies in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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Russia-Ukraine War focus of new research grants

11 March 2026

Postgraduate students can apply for funding to explore the Ukraine Archive

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How do we ensure public service journalism continues to thrive in the UK?

10 March 2026

Chief Executive Officer of ITN Rachel Corp delivers Sir Tom Hopkinson lecture

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Spotlight on digital innovation as five Welsh companies receive funding for research and development

4 March 2026

Media Cymru partners with BBC Cymru Wales

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Gaps in public knowledge about Welsh devolution ahead of May’s Senedd election, poll shows

4 March 2026

Study shows many voters are unsure whether responsibilities sit with the Welsh or Westminster governments.

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What’s next for the BBC? Ahead of its charter renewal in 2027, the UK Government should look to other countries to learn what works, argue fellows of the British Academy

18 December 2025

The British Academy report shows that, around the world, Public Service Media is crucial for audiences, creative industries and democracy

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Senior academic elected as President of ICA

12 November 2025

Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen has been elected as the President of the International Communication Association (ICA).

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Alumni shine at 30(ish) Awards

12 November 2025

Five graduates from the School of Journalism, Media and Culture have been announced as winners at the 2025 30(ish) Alumni Awards.

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City network celebrates 10 years of connecting creatives

11 November 2025

Creative Cardiff reflects on successes and achievements as it marks decade of activity

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Martial Arts Studies journal turns 10

6 November 2025

The academic journal, which is published by Cardiff University Press, celebrated the special milestone on 6 November 2025.

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Long-term support vital for innovation in the creative industries, experts say

5 November 2025

Research, development and innovation playing a significant role in driving productivity in the Cardiff Captial Region (CCR)

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“Black life and creativity have always been crucial to alternative rock music”

13 October 2025

The blackness of metal is about a lot more than monochromatic outfits and staging setups, academic argues

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Top 10 for Communication and Media Studies

9 October 2025

Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture has been ranked sixth in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in The Times Good University Guide 2026.