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Smart speakers may help children with speech difficulties

23 June 2025

New research finds that smart speakers could help children with speech difficulties practice speaking slowly and clearly.

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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

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.

Emerging technologies, sustainability, and human-centred designs wow judges at the 15th annual Student Start-up Awards

7 May 2025

Twenty student entrepreneurs win a share of the £18,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

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Virtual reality research explores curiosity and spatial memory

3 April 2025

Virtual reality research reveals that curiosity is key in spatial memory and mental map formation.

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A good mood helps COVID-19 vaccines work better

2 April 2025

New research finds that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines work better if patients are in a good mood.

University health and social care research to receive major multi-million-pound investment from Health and Care Research Wales

27 January 2025

Key areas of research to share £39.5m of funding from Health and Care Research Wales over the next five years.

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Celebrities and politicians are climate change ‘missing link’

4 October 2024

Celebrities and politicians leading by example could be a crucial ‘missing link’ in tackling the climate crisis

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What can children teach us about the neuroscience of curiosity?

31 July 2024

Neuroscientists work with primary schools to understand how curiosity impacts learning and memory

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Honorary Professor, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton advises Prince William about homelessness

17 July 2024

School of Psychology’s Honorary Professor and Cardiff Fellow, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, has recently advised the Prince of Wales about homelessness in the UK.

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“You don’t have to take the straight path to succeed in life”

15 July 2024

Graduating with a first-class degree in Psychology, Sidsel aims to apply a neurodiverse perspective and make a difference.

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Climate inaction undermines public support for lifestyle changes

25 June 2024

‘Discourses of delay’ in climate inaction are impacting public support for climate-related lifestyle changes

Vice-Chancellor visits Cardiff’s neuroscience and mental health thought leaders

15 March 2024

Professor Wendy Larner tours the Hadyn Ellis Building.

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Partnership to uncover new insights into dementia

12 March 2024

A new partnership will advance scientific understanding of the brain changes that occur in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

University research and innovation celebrated at St David’s Day European event

3 March 2024

The university has showcased examples of its leading research and innovation at St David’s Day Brussels 2024 programme.

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Cardiff lends expertise to UK-wide AI research initiative

6 February 2024

EPSRC-funded hubs to evolve AI and tackle complex social, economic and environmental challenges

Professor Derek Jones, Professor Marianne van den Bree, Professor Rogier Kievit and Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

Uncovering new insights into childhood brain development

31 January 2024

A Wellcome Discovery Award funds a new study characterising the development of the brain during childhood and adolescence in unprecedented detail

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Cardiff University lends expertise to new Horizon Europe project

9 January 2024

Researchers to support NextGenerationEU recovery plan

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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.

Hodge Foundation annual meeting explores precision psychiatry

13 December 2023

The Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute host the Hodge Foundation’s 2023 annual meeting