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Cardiff medicine graduate awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study at Stanford University

7 August 2026

A Cardiff University School of Medicine graduate has been awarded one of Ireland's most prestigious international scholarships to undertake postgraduate study at Stanford University.

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Cardiff medical student wins prestigious national research award

6 August 2026

A Cardiff University medical student has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her research into improving treatment for people living with ulcerative colitis.

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$65 million to advance new treatments for mental health conditions

3 August 2026

Investment, led by Deep Track Capital, will help Draig Therapeutics fund new treatments for mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder.

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Academics and students come together for Eisteddfod y Garreg Las

31 July 2026

National Eisteddfod takes place in Pembrokeshire

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Parents are key partners in preventing harm during paediatric emergency care

21 July 2026

New research highlights the vital role families play in keeping children safe in Emergency Departments

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New AI system to transform symptom measurement in psychosis research

15 July 2026

The SYLFAEN project secures new Wellcome’s funding programme

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Herpes immune response linked to Alzheimer’s disease

14 July 2026

T cell immune response to herpesvirus causes increased Alzheimer's disease risk

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Dean of Research and Innovation elected as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

8 July 2026

Professor Hood is announced in the 2026 cohort of biomedical and health scientists joining the Academy.

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New partnership to improve health and reduce inequalities in Wales

6 July 2026

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University launch new research collaboration through Memorandum of Understanding

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Study exposes failures in prison healthcare

7 May 2026

Delivering safe, equitable healthcare in secure environments is vital to reducing harm in prisons, new research says

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.

Cardiff University launches British Council–funded training initiative in precision metabolic medicine

9 April 2026

The programme, Precision Metabolic Medicine: Lipids & Cardiovascular Prevention, has been made possible through a grant from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships scheme and will be delivered in collaboration with Alexandria University, Egypt.

Cardiff University hosts first ‘UK Clinical Internship’ with clinicians from China

9 April 2026

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University has welcomed clinicians from China for a two-week UK Clinical Internship, strengthening international collaboration in medical education and clinical training.

The School of Medicine announces new partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd to drive innovation in medical simulation

9 April 2026

Cardiff University School of Medicine has announced a new strategic partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd, a global leader in medical simulation, to advance the development of high-quality training tools used across healthcare education.

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Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK supports Cardiff researchers to explore the development of a universal bowel cancer vaccine

7 April 2026

As the Bowelbabe fund reaches more than £20m, two new major research investments – including one at Cardiff University - are announced.

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Removing barriers to participation for people who cannot consent to studies

27 March 2026

The ACCORD programme will examine the barriers that prevent adults who lack capacity to consent from taking part in clinical research.

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New PTSD therapy for military veterans

26 March 2026

A new tailored PTSD therapy is an effective and scalable treatment option for veterans.

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International team identifies immune pathway that may explain how probiotics influence cancer treatment outcomes

24 March 2026

Cardiff and Kumamoto researchers uncover how a common probiotic, when given alongside immunotherapy, can activate tumour-killing immune cells.

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One in three parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections

11 March 2026

Study highlights misperceptions on the role of antibiotics in managing common childhood illness

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Welsh cohort first to test “life changing” product that could help end global period poverty

11 March 2026

Self-cleaning SunPad, which harnesses the power of the sun, could enhance menstrual health and hygiene around the world