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Marginalised young men and “lad culture” from an insider perspective: “Our futures are not a done deal”

14 October 2025

Dr Richard Gater’s research investigates notions of masculinity among young men living in a deprived former coal mining community

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Double success for Cardiff academics in teaching excellence awards

6 August 2025

Charlotte Brookfield and Hannah Shaw recognised with prestigious sector-leading National Teaching Fellowships

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School meals the focus of new UK-wide study

9 July 2025

Researchers will investigate how children can be better supported to make healthier choices

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Tackling society’s most urgent challenges

11 June 2025

Research explores how communities can work together to bring about positive change

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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

Leading Roles for Cardiff University Professors in REF 2029

3 June 2025

Professor Rick Delbridge and Professor Chris Taylor have been appointed Chair and Deputy Chair on two Research Excellence Framework (REF 2029) Sub-Panels.

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Cardiff University professor appointed to deputy chair sub-panel in research excellence

30 May 2025

Professor Chris Taylor appointed to deputy chair sub-panel in the Research Excellence Framework 2029

Cardiff University expert in modern Asian history participant in influential Welsh research programme

28 May 2025

Dr Helena Lopes is one of the 30 selected for 2025's Welsh Crucible

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Fatigue, anxiety and no access to medical care: The experiences of cargo ship workers around the world

28 May 2025

Shorter working hours and better access to medical care are needed to protect those working in difficult conditions, expert says

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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It’s time to stop blaming people for being in debt, academic argues

21 May 2025

Dr Ryan Davey spent 18 months living in a community where debt problems were commonplace

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Academics investigate impact of digital technologies on society

20 May 2025

New initiative part of drive to scale up digital humanities and culture research

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.

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Individual characteristics and family circumstances need to be considered when identifying special educational needs, research shows

30 April 2025

Research analysed data from more than 280,000 pupils attending school in Wales

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Meet Cardiff University’s new social sciences Head of School

10 April 2025

Professor Sloan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.

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Sociology at Cardiff University in world’s top 100

3 April 2025

Influential league table ranks sociology at Cardiff University amongst best in the world

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Experts join forces to improve research on suicide prevention and self-harm in Wales

3 April 2025

New centre marks a significant milestone in addressing one of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges

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Bringing work home: Dining room tables among the places doubling up as office desks for half of homeworkers

2 April 2025

The Skills and Employment Survey offers the most detailed insights into the world of work since the pandemic

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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Cardiff University lecturer publishes first full-length ethnography of UK debt problems

6 January 2025

The book tackles the personal and emotional aspects that debt brings to people’s daily lives