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New gene-editing approach shows promise in treating Huntington's disease in mice

21 October 2026

Team led by Cardiff University have developed a novel gene-editing technique that restored healthier brain function and significantly improved movement in mouse models of Huntington's disease.

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New York’s contemporary art scene outperforms London in new academic study

20 October 2026

World Art Cities Index is the first systematic, quantitative ranking of the world’s leading contemporary art cities

Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, a beneficial bacteria for gut health

Gut microbiome could help identify people at risk of dementia

19 October 2026

Gut bacteria and chemicals could offer a ‘window’ into the earliest stages of cognitive decline

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High morale and strong sense of purpose sustain social care workforce in Wales, but retention challenges remain

19 October 2026

The 2026 Have Your Say Survey was completed by thousands of social care workers

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A mother’s facial expression impacts children’s mental health

15 October 2026

Children’s mental health is influenced not only by what a mother says say, but how she expresses her emotions.

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Media Cymru celebrates five years of impact on the creative industries

15 October 2026

Research and Development (R&D) consortium is helping to turn the Cardiff Capital Region into a global hub for media innovation

Deprivation worsens mental health of children with intellectual disabilities

15 October 2026

Socioeconomic disadvantage is consistently associated with poorer mental health outcomes for children with intellectual developmental disabilities.

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BBC environment journalist teams up with Cardiff University academic to explore the unintended consequences of the global clean energy transition

15 October 2026

Matt McGrath has been selected for the FRONTIERS Science Journalism in Residency Programme

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Unlocking “Welsh people's voices and views” for career pathways into Environmental Science

15 October 2026

A UKRI Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC)-backed project aims to empower individuals with educational resources and a programme of outreach and engagement activities

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Children born in Flying Start areas are significantly less likely to need interventions from social services by the time they reach the age of four or five

13 October 2026

Impact of scheme was strongest for children whose mothers were 21 or under when they gave birth

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Cardiff researcher to lead study on how human behaviour influences the spread of infectious diseases

12 October 2026

Joint UK government and UKRI £54m investment will tackle biosecurity threats, funding researchers across the UK to help prepare for future epidemics

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Health and Care Research Wales announces latest funding award recipients

9 October 2026

Researchers from Cardiff University have been successful in the latest round of Health and Care Research Wales funding awards

Dr Esther Wright and Dr Lucy Riglin

New Future Leaders Fellows announced

8 October 2026

Dr Esther Wright and Dr Lucy Riglin have been awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

From left to right: Professor Peter Hutchinson, Dr Ian Pope, Professor Tom Wainwright, Dr Tori Ford, Dr Michela Tinelli, Professor Lucy Chappell, Professor Emma Davidson, Professor Saul Faust, Professor Neil Guha and Professor Simon Moore

Violence Research Group celebrated for outstanding contributions to health and social care research

5 October 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Research announced its winners for the 2026 NIHR20 Impact Prizes

TeamCardiff Cardiff Half runners raise £30,000 for cancer and neuroscience research

5 October 2026

Around 100 alumni, students, and staff ran the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for Cardiff University research.

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University Hall

2 October 2026

Cardiff Metropolitan University to acquire Cyncoed halls

Building together for transatlantic technology transfer

30 September 2026

Universities and industry join forces in Marshall Land Research Alliance

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Cardiff astronomers to provide key technologies for revolutionary NASA mission

28 September 2026

Astronomy Instrumentation Group to provide far-infrared filters and internal calibration sources to probe cold universe as part of UK PRIMA team

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Childhood in Oman’s mountains inspires undergraduate’s first research paper

24 September 2026

Computer science third-year Arsalaan Ahmad led paper on mapping natural disasters with satellite AI

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Cardiff engineer recognised for “incredible impact” by Royal Academy of Engineering

24 September 2026

Professor Cathy Holt receives Fellowship in Academy’s 50th anniversary year

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Recruitment begins for 600 future biomedical researchers

24 September 2026

Cardiff University will partner with the Universities of Bath, Bristol, and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical science leaders.

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Satellite assessments of recovery from climate stresses must be backed up by on-the-ground data, researchers argue

24 September 2026

Study calls for closer integration between remote sensing and field ecology

The consortium team for the INCLUDE-ID project at the project launch meeting in Bosisio Parini, Italy.

Transforming cultural institutions into inclusive spaces for people with learning disabilities

22 September 2026

The INCLUDE-ID project will help cultural institutions to foster autonomy, participation and social inclusion

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New rooftop observatory honours astrophysics lecturer

22 September 2026

Students can now observe the cosmos from the new Jon Davies Observatory, named after lecturer who inspired generations of astrophysicists.

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Cardiff University and Cardiff Rugby partnership to support student-athletes and develop regional pathway talent

22 September 2026

Programme of activities will help athletes achieve success on and off the pitch