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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

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New insights into chaotic chromosome mutations

10 March 2026

Cardiff University scientists solve the mystery of 'chromosome rebirth' underlying cancer formation.

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ADHD gender gap linked with later diagnosis and poorer outcomes

10 March 2026

Late diagnosis of ADHD in girls and young women is associated with increased mental health issues, self-harm, alcohol use and drug use.

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Thousands recruited for “new era” severe mental illness study

16 February 2026

GlobalMinds’ three-year study led by mental health data science company Akrivia Health Ltd in partnership with Cardiff University

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Preventive antibiotics for recurrent UTIs increase the risk of antibiotic resistance

11 February 2026

A new study of over 48,000 women raises concerns about long‑term preventive antibiotic prescribing.

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NHS faces high costs from patients seeking elective surgery abroad

4 February 2026

New research reveals the impact of ‘medical tourism’ on the NHS.

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK Celebrate Research Impact

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK Celebrate Research Impact

28 January 2026

Cardiff University and Arthritis UK have celebrated over a decade of groundbreaking arthritis research with the launch of the Arthritis UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Impact Report and two flagship events.

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Honorary Professorship for NHS England Deputy Chief Scientific Officer

6 January 2026

Professor Victoria Chalker recognised for ongoing work with Cardiff University and contribution to medical microbiology, infectious diseases and diagnostics.

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Rachel Savery appointed interim Managing Director of Cardiff Health Partners

17 December 2025

As its interim Managing Director, Mrs Savery will operate across the strategic partnership with overall responsibility for ensuring the transformative potential of CHP is on track to be delivered

Cardiff University and PASCAR: Transforming heart failure care across Africa

16 December 2025

Cardiff University in partnership with the Pan African Society of Cardiology (PASCAR), has delivered a groundbreaking training programme that is already transforming heart failure care across Sub-Saharan Africa

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First patient recruited in clinical trial using cancer-targeting virus

8 December 2025

The ATTEST trial is using a pioneering virus technology to infect cancer cells.

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Shingles vaccine may help prevent and slow dementia, study finds

2 December 2025

Health record data suggests that Shingles vaccination significantly reduced new diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment and deaths due to dementia among those already living with the disease.

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Cardiff’s leading health partners unite to improve benefits for patients

1 December 2025

Cardiff University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Velindre University NHS Trust join forces to form Cardiff Health Partners

Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development

15 October 2025

Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore will advance research into the development of next-generation cancer vaccines.

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Supporting universities in Palestine

15 October 2025

Memoranda of Understanding signed with three universities in Palestine

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New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University

14 October 2025

New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University through MRC grant.

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UK DRI Future Leader Fellowships

1 October 2025

A Cardiff University UK Dementia Research Institute researcher has been awarded Future Leader Fellowships by UK Research & Innovation.

Cardiff University named WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Learning and Improvement

26 September 2025

The new Centre at Cardiff University will play a pivotal role in advancing WHO’s global work to strengthen patient safety.

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Gene therapy appears to slow Huntington’s disease progression

26 September 2025

Cardiff University academics led on gene therapy surgeries in the UK