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Victims of ‘enforced disappearances’ face unique mental health challenges

9 September 2025

Scientists are calling for action and research into the mental health challenges of victims of ‘enforced disappearances’.

Pan-African cardiologists visit Cardiff as part of drive to tackle heart disease

27 August 2025

Cardiologists from across Africa have gained new skills after a successful week at Cardiff University and University of Wales Hospital Cardiff, as part of an ongoing partnership designed to address the increasing levels of heart disease across the continent.

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New rapid test for sepsis and serious infection

19 August 2025

Cardiff academics and biotech company JRBiomedical develop new low-cost 10 minute test for sepsis and serious infection.

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Scientists discover eight new schizophrenia genes

15 August 2025

Researchers have identified eight new genes associated with schizophrenia in the largest exome-sequencing study to date.

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Conflict, politics and identity among the topics being explored at the National Eisteddfod

29 July 2025

Academics sharing the latest research insights with festival audiences

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New delegation of Pan-African cardiologists to arrive in Cardiff in the ongoing effort to tackle heart disease

24 July 2025

A new delegation of Pan-African cardiologists to arrive in Cardiff, marking a renewal of the international collaboration to combat heart disease

Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors

22 July 2025

Researchers from Cardiff University and Swansea University have created a pop-up science shop in Cardiff's St David's Shopping Centre

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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

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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.