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New study reveals the everyday barriers facing disabled lawyers

24 January 2020

Academics call for action to address inequalities

Professor Duncan Wass and speakers from the 7th annual conference

Stellar speakers join catalysis showcase

22 January 2020

International line-up for chemistry conference

Arctic sea ice can’t ‘bounce back’

21 January 2020

New research shows shrinking sea ice cannot be expected to return rapidly if climate change is slowed or reversed

Professor Andrew Sewell with Research Fellow Garry Dolton in a lab

Discovery of new T-cell raises prospect of ‘universal’ cancer therapy

20 January 2020

Cardiff University study describes unconventional immune cell which could open up treatment of wide range of cancers in all patients

Celebrating Welsh history and architecture

16 January 2020

Member of staff presents new programme bringing to life the stories behind Wales’s buildings

VC with Maria Balinska, Executive Director, US-UK Fulbright Commission

University hosts brightest US students

14 January 2020

Fulbright postgraduate students praise cultural programme

Cardiff researchers identify new genetic link to schizophrenia

13 January 2020

Largest study of its kind sheds further light on underlying causes of mental health condition

Cardiff researcher unites with global scientists to compile insect recovery action plan

13 January 2020

More than 70 scientists from 21 counties say urgent action is required to halt decline

First Minister Mark Drakeford; teacher Dr Anna Henderson; Phoenix Project lead Professor Judith Hall; Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan

Cardiff University project launches schools’ tree-planting initiative in Wales and Namibia

13 January 2020

Phoenix Trees for Schools Wales launched with tree-planting ceremony at Cardiff school

Professor Sophie Gilliat-Ray and Professor Ian Weeks

New Year Honours

9 January 2020

University community recognised for achievements

Artist's rendition of a binary neutron star merger

Scientists spot spectacular neutron star collision

9 January 2020

Cardiff University researchers detect gravitational waves emanating from the merger of two neutron stars in a distant galaxy

Image of marine microfossil called foraminifera

Scientists use ancient marine fossils to unravel long-standing climate puzzle

9 January 2020

Cardiff University scientists have shed new light on the Earth’s climate behaviour during the last known period of global warming over 14 million years ago

Cardiff University to share in £18.5m biosciences boost

6 January 2020

Funding is part of £170m investment in next generation of UK bioscientists

Illuatration of Navan Fort by D Wilkinson

Large scale feasts at ancient capital of Ulster drew crowds from across Iron Age Ireland, new evidence reveals

24 December 2019

Study explores scale of human mobility through analysis of animal bones

Fossil forest in a sandstone quarry in Cairo, New York

Scientists uncover world’s oldest forest

19 December 2019

Fossils of trees dating back 386 million years found on the bottom of a New York quarry

Miles Budden and Tom Kelross, Pocket Trees, with winner Callum Hughes

Sustainable student ideas win cash prizes

19 December 2019

‘Smart fridge’ and food waste app among winners

Professor Jason Tucker collects the Best Contribution by a Pro Bono clinic award from Baroness Hale

Students providing vital legal assistance to those in need

19 December 2019

Prestigious award in recognition of achievements

Prize for medical student tackling fear of speaking up

17 December 2019

Student doctor wins UK-wide award for empowering others to raise concerns

David Edwards (left), Director of IT, Cardiff University, and Roger Harry, Founder and Owner of Circle IT.

Cardiff University and Circle IT agree major IT partnership

10 December 2019

Agreement will deliver new state-of-the-art network for University

Dr David Wyatt with pupils from Cardiff West Community High School

Science opportunities give young people the chance to explore their heritage following funding success

10 December 2019

Exploration of local heritage through practical experiments

Education Minister Kirsty Williams, Bouygues UK Chief Executive Rob Bradley and Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan pictured ‘topping out’ the facility by adding their signatures to a beam on the building’s highest point

Award marks ‘topping out’ of research powerhouse

10 December 2019

Cardiff wins £5m SMARTExpertise funding

New Study Centre to prepare international students for Cardiff University

9 December 2019

More international students to be provided with a route into both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

AMs visit Supercomputing Wales

6 December 2019

National Assembly for Wales representatives given tour of state-of-the-art computing facilities at Cardiff University

‘Depression in pregnancy alters male infant behaviour - but mothers don’t notice’

6 December 2019

New study suggests mothers with emotional issues do not recognise their sons’ difficulties, leading to delays in support

Image of Cardiff University main building.

Cardiff University declares climate emergency

29 November 2019

University appoints Dean of Environmental Sustainability to oversee its response to climate crisis and aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 - Cardiff also divests from fossil fuels – a year ahead of schedule