School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences news

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

Water supplies in rural Nepal could be cleaned by harnessing the power of the sun, scientists claim

25 February 2026

Cardiff and Nepali researchers transfer their research on menstrual hygiene tech to tackle water supply challenges

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.

Students tour the new Velindre Cancer Centre

26 January 2026

Velindre NHS Trust open their doors for student visit

Three students are photographed standing in a line

Cardiff team ranks among world’s best at Bangkok finals of global entrepreneurship competition

4 November 2025

Alumni team placed in top 16 after rigorous pitching of carbon capture system over three days in Thai capital

Researchers celebrate their work at the final Chris McGuigan Drug Discovery Awards

19 October 2025

Three scientists are awarded prizes at the prestigious bi-annual ceremony

Transitions of Care presentation at Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference

11 September 2025

Professor Efi Mantzourani speaks about successful service at conference.

Bee-friendly garden launched at school

11 August 2025

Greening Cathays initiative aims to re-energize public spaces through creativity

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

Professor John Atack and Professor Simon Ward in the lab

$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

Pharmacy Class of 1965 marks 60 years with reunion in Cardiff

13 June 2025

In May, members of the BPharm Class of 1965 gathered in Cardiff to mark their 60th anniversary with a celebratory reunion.

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.

A new insight into the mechanism of breast cancer migration

18 March 2025

New study shows promising drug target to hinder metastasis

Cross-disciplinary algae photobioreactor wins award

6 December 2024

A project stemming from the School of Pharmacy has won an Engineering in Business Fellowship award

New user-friendly technology will revolutionise the rapid diagnosis of TB

12 September 2024

Funding of nearly £1.2 million awarded to Cardiff University-led research into novel methods of TB detection.

Scientists call for help to save endangered Welsh bees

9 September 2024

Scientists ask for the public to help save endangered Welsh bees by reporting bee sightings.

Scientists brew killer bee beer

16 May 2024

Scientists use extracts from killer bees to brew beer

Top prize for game-changing technology with potential to transform water treatment in the UK and across the world

21 February 2024

Academia and industry collaboration among 10 winners of Ofwat’s inaugural Water Discovery Challenge

Redwood Hosts Pilot Summer School

22 January 2024

School of pharmacy runs “bench to bedside” summer school for pupils at Ysgol Cwm Brombil

Christmas toys playing a role in scientific discovery

21 December 2023

The toys helping scientific understanding – from dolls developing our social skills, to equality in video games.