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A giant leafy green tropical tree photographed from the rainforest floor.

Tallest tropical trees have evolved “perfectly” to pump water to top branches, study finds

2 July 2026

Study challenges decades of ecological theory on vulnerabilities of tallest tropical trees

Eye clinic

Future-proofing eye care in Wales

1 July 2026

A partnership between Newmedica and Cardiff University aims to meet urgent needs for patients.

Track athlete tilting head back to drink water from a sports bottle, with a blue sky behind him

How athletes envisage the future of sport during climate change

1 July 2026

Structural change is urgently needed to support athletes in a changing climate.

Honeybees at a hive

Sick bees smell different

30 June 2026

Bee colonies may detect parasitic gut infections from changes in how worker bees smell

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Alive and kicking - walking footballers defy stereotypes and show fitness is for everyone

30 June 2026

Research is the first to explore the reasons behind why older people enjoy this accessible sport

A crowd of people are gathered in a hall. They are looking at a stage where the Welsh flag is displayed.

Celebrating “creativity and Cymraeg” at first Eisteddfod Grangetown

25 June 2026

Event delivered following calls for more Welsh language and culture activities in vibrant city neighbourhood

Cardiff University and Cardiff and Vale College sign landmark agreement to develop future industry talent

24 June 2026

The agreement establishes the South Wales Deeptech Academy to advance regional skills and innovation.

Low-angle shot of a group of people using tools to excavate an archaeological dig site.

Volunteer archaeologists uncover tantalising connection between Roman era and Bronze Age

24 June 2026

Residents, students and schoolchildren are back at Trelai Park

Members of the Cardiff community recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours

23 June 2026

Outstanding contributions across public life, academia, healthcare, the arts and charity celebrated

An illustration of three people holding a representation of the Earth as a key.

Cardiff University named as Wales’ hub for national festival of humanities

23 June 2026

Cardiff and University of South Wales team up to deliver free public events as part of the Being Human Festival

A team of scientists are photographed in the lab wearing PPE conducting an experiment with lots of technological equipment including lenses, mirrors and lasers.

Breakthrough optical experiment could provide first experimental evidence for quantum gravity

23 June 2026

Cardiff scientist wins ERC award for project aiming to resolve one of the most important challenges in science

A women standing and smiling.

“A once in a lifetime opportunity to shape better futures”

18 June 2026

Professor Keri Facer appointed University’s first Academic Director for Cardiff Futures

View of an historic stone building

Cardiff climbs again in QS World Rankings

18 June 2026

Cardiff makes gains for second year in influential league table, rising to 179th in the world

A person is photographed walking in a lab. They are surrounded by research equipment and have sensors attached to their leg.

Transforming treatment for severe ankle arthritis patients

18 June 2026

Cardiff researchers lend expertise to EPSRC-funded project poised to restore patient mobility and quality of life

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Lack of support for children in kinship and special guardianship families

17 June 2026

Children in Wales who leave care to live with family members are being overlooked, despite significant mental health challenges, study shows

Person with mobile phone in hand, typing on a keyboard in a red and blue neon light room.

Foreign state disinformation campaigns too complex to be understood by current UK monitoring systems

15 June 2026

Academics say multiple methods needed to track the public impact accurately

Cardiff’s spinouts recognised among top UK universities

11 June 2026

Cardiff ranks in top 20 in Royal Academy of Engineering report with spinout Draig Therapeutics highlighted for claiming the largest UK spinout financing in 2025

Chemical elements Gold and Palladium are visualised on top of a molecular grid.

“Teaming up” metals can boost catalyst performance and reduce waste, study finds

11 June 2026

Gold and palladium offer promising route to more sustainable chemical manufacturing

An artist's impression of a binary black hole merger.

Cardiff researchers hail coming-of-age for gravitational wave astronomy as event catalogue nearly doubles

9 June 2026

161 events added to collection bringing the total number of gravitational wave signals detected to date to 390

A young woman wearing a lab coat is photographed examining a molecular model

New study on “building block of discipline” could improve chemistry education and understanding

8 June 2026

Researchers re-define the inductive effect, which has been incorrectly described in textbooks for almost 100 years

Coauthor Love Dalén measuring cave lion cub

Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

4 June 2026

The history of an extinct cave lion has been revealed through new genetic analysis by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

Three people sitting around a table

Lived experience of poverty stigma will inform new policies for public services

4 June 2026

It is hoped the findings will improve support for those experiencing hardship

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Rules on broadcast impartiality need rethinking in an age of multi-party politics, report concludes

2 June 2026

Academics studied media coverage of May’s elections across the UK

Two female and one male scientist are photographed wearing coats and visors in a laboratory

Search underway for new ways to use self-cleaning technology powered by sunlight

28 May 2026

Dr Isla Gow is exploring commercial opportunities for SunPad through an Innovate UK programme

Bilingual colouring activity in the Urdd Eisteddfod

Celebrating Welsh culture at the Urdd Eisteddfod 2026

22 May 2026

Cardiff University takes its research, learning and student experiences to one of Europe’s largest youth festivals