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Journalism expert made a Fellow of the British Academy

23 July 2026

Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen’s work focuses on the way we consume news and the impact of new technologies

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University unveils plans for new student accommodation

23 July 2026

Public, community and local businesses urged to have their say

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Tracking adolescent brain development in unprecedented detail

22 July 2026

A new study will uncover how the adolescent brain changes and develops at a cellular level.

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Year 12 students show how psychology can help tackle climate change

22 July 2026

Students compete in The Big Psychology Challenge 2026 at Cardiff University

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Parents are key partners in preventing harm during paediatric emergency care

21 July 2026

New research highlights the vital role families play in keeping children safe in Emergency Departments

Alumni selected for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

21 July 2026

Six Cardiff University alumni are set to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes representing Team Wales and Team Scotland across athletics, cycling and netball.

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Exploring new ways of thinking in an uncertain world

21 July 2026

Cardiff summer school connects ideas and disciplines to act on uncertainty and build more resilient futures

Urgent action is needed to protect Somalia from a potentially unprecedented weather event, experts warn

21 July 2026

Greater anticipatory action is needed this year to prepare for the threat of heavy rainfall

Alumni return for the Big Reunion Weekend

20 July 2026

Alumni returned to Cardiff for the Big Reunion Weekend, to reunite with old friends, revisit familiar places, and strengthen their connection to Cardiff.

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Michelin restaurateur graduates as nurse after returning to study

17 July 2026

Restaurant owner of Dusty’s, Kindle and Nook graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing (Adult)

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Astrophysicist first Cardiff student to complete PhD viva in Welsh

17 July 2026

Dr Cai Stoddard-Jones studied comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann and encouraged children from rural Welsh-speaking communities to engage with astrophysics.