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Results of Eisteddfod study to be revealed

30 July 2018

Researchers investigate visitors’ satisfaction levels, travel plans and cultural attitudes

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The clock is ticking for UK food security unless a deal is done, says new report

24 July 2018

Specialists urge the Government to keep focussed on food during Brexit negotiations

Graduation marked with awards

24 July 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018

RGS conference draws record numbers to Cardiff

17 July 2018

Hundreds of delegates registered to attend the three-day conference

School welcomes smart city advocate to its community

17 July 2018

Peter Madden OBE appointed Professor of Practice

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RTPI recognition for ‘outstanding service’

12 July 2018

Academic scoops prestigious prize from Industry body

Critter carbonara – UK explores insects-as-food

27 June 2018

Academic explores the experiences, understandings and practices of edible insect farmers in the UK

Riding high in Guardian rankings

7 June 2018

Ninth in the UK and best in Wales for Geography

Female PhD researcher receives her best paper prize from a male representative of the Housing Studies Association

PhD student scoops prestigious early career research prize

14 May 2018

Annual award recognises best housing-related paper by an early career academic

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Lecturer scoops Innovation award

11 May 2018

Dr Craig Gurney has won the 2018 Enriching Student Life Award for Most Innovative Member of Staff

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Community spirit at end-of-year Ball

4 May 2018

Almost 400 students and staff celebrate the end of term with Summer Ball

Student recognition for academic innovation

30 April 2018

Dr Craig Gurney has been shortlisted at the 2018 Enriching Student Life Awards

Education think-piece secures best paper award

26 April 2018

Dr Peter Mackie wins Journal of Geography Award

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Abolish ‘priority need’ to tackle rough sleeping in Wales

25 April 2018

Cardiff University academic providing important analysis to policy makers

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Academics at the forefront of research into Brexit

29 March 2018

Cardiff University experts informing the debate

Places of worship as symbols of unity and division

29 March 2018

Event looked at how modern places of worship can often divide as well as unite communities

RGS recognition for undergraduate provision

26 March 2018

BSc Geography (Human) secures Royal Geographical Society (RGS) accreditation

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Expanding postgraduate provision

15 March 2018

Two exciting new Master’s programmes launched for September 2018 entry.

Exploring economic resilience

2 March 2018

Report examines households’ perceptions of their capacity to overcome unexpected financial setbacks

Exploring spirituality and magic’s impact on development practices

2 March 2018

Journal special issue represents a significant intervention into thinking on witchcraft, spirituality and development