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Teen isolation linked to increased reward-seeking, study finds

12 September 2025

A study lead-authored by Dr Livia Tomova, lecturer at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology, has found that teenagers become more motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation.

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New centre for brain stimulation device-based therapies

16 July 2025

A new centre aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.

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£1.8 million investment in bioimaging technologies

15 July 2025

The UKRI-BBSRC and UKRI-MRC invests £1.8 million in bioimaging technologies for UK researchers

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Music in open-plan offices improves well-being

26 June 2025

Playing music whilst you work in open-plan offices helps to improve productivity and wellbeing

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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