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New genomics software advances cancer research

26 June 2025

A new tool will transform how scientists visualise and analyse genomic data for cancer research.

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$140 Million investment in new therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders

18 June 2025

New Cardiff University spin-out, Draig Therapeutics, receives $140 Million investment in developing new therapies for Major Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Professor Julie Williams

New podcast answers dementia questions

3 June 2025

A new podcast answers the public’s questions about understanding, caring and living with dementia.

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Finding improvements to adult social care through data

3 June 2025

Researchers hope to develop clearer picture of who receives adult social care in Wales

New funding award boosts Ireland-Wales research collaboration

2 June 2025

Cardiff University has been awarded funding for four innovative research collaborations with University College Dublin through the newly launched Research Alliance Award.

Sleep problems could double risk of dementia in later life

29 May 2025

Sleep disorders could increase the risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions later in life.

New guidelines for identifying increased risk of psychological and heart conditions in rare skin condition

28 May 2025

Research by Cardiff University has led to changes in international guidelines for the screening of a rare skin condition.

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At-home blood cancer treatment trial

28 May 2025

Clinical trial aims to provide a new treatment for a rare blood cancer that can be taken at home.

New Learned Society of Wales Fellows to help solve the challenges the world faces

28 May 2025

15 Cardiff University academics have joined the elite ranks of the of the Learned Society of Wales.

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New trial for gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia

15 May 2025

The ASPIRE-FTD clinical trial will investigate the use of a gene therapy in people with frontotemporal dementia.

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.

ImmunoServ wins the St David Award 2025 for Innovation, Science and Technology

4 April 2025

Now in their 12th year, the St David Awards celebrate outstanding individuals and organisations across Wales.

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At-home cervical screening – scientists advise on self-sampling tests

31 March 2025

The SUCCEED study aims to understand and support individuals making a choice between traditional cervical screening or self-sampling at home.

Educational aid for medical students learning within a conflict zone

11 March 2025

Cardiff University and the Arab American University of Palestine (AAUP) have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MOU) to offer educational aid to medical students hoping to complete their studies within a conflict zone.

Public encouraged to routinely test for bloodborne viruses as part of engagement project

4 March 2025

Common bloodborne diseases can be identified and treated with routine testing, animated videos show how.

University health and social care research to receive major multi-million-pound investment from Health and Care Research Wales

27 January 2025

Key areas of research to share £39.5m of funding from Health and Care Research Wales over the next five years.

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New Year Honours

17 January 2025

University community recognised

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New research clarifies role of procalcitonin tests in treating paediatric infection

14 January 2025

New research finds that PCT (procalcitonin) blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children.

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New anticancer T-cell type discovered

2 January 2025

Cardiff University researchers have discovered a new anticancer T-cell subtype, which could help our immune system tackle cancer in the future.

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Treating bullying as everyone’s problem reduces incidence in primary schools

25 November 2024

The largest UK trial of its kind establishes a new way to prevent bullying in primary schools.