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Researchers develop new tool to help detect hidden signs of autism in adults

17 February 2020

First-of-its-kind checklist could help diagnosis of autism which affects one in 100 people and is under-diagnosed in women

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Fiction-writing competition for children launched in Wales and Namibia

14 February 2020

Competition run by Cardiff University’s Phoenix Project aims to inspire children to read

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New system to detect cyber-attacks on smart devices in the home

10 February 2020

Researchers develop security system that can identify attacks with 90 per cent accuracy

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International team delivers research breakthrough for leading cause of blindness

7 February 2020

Cardiff University work underpins research that could open up new routes for diagnosis and therapy

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Cardiff University academic takes on prestigious new role

6 February 2020

Appointment in recognition of political scientist’s achievements

Vaughan Gethin with Cardiff University students

Health Minister announces funding to support more Welsh speaking medical and dental students

6 February 2020

On a visit to Cardiff University’s School of Medicine today, Health Minister, Vaughan Gething AM, will announce Welsh Government funding for a scheme to support more Welsh speaking prospective medical and dental students to successfully apply to university

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Cardiff academic examines ‘human-centric’ cyber security

4 February 2020

Airbus Accelerator probes cyber strengths

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Health and wellbeing of children in Wales under the spotlight

4 February 2020

Research examines period of transition to new curriculum

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Novel insight into chromosome 21 and its effect on Down syndrome

31 January 2020

Cardiff University researchers observed three gene groups with importance for memory function

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One of the most inclusive organisations in Britain

30 January 2020

University secures top ten position for the first time in Stonewall Top 100 Employers list

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Scale of substance misuse among adolescents in residential care revealed

30 January 2020

Study sheds light on difficulties faced by the most vulnerable young people in society

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Philanthropist Sir Stanley Thomas visits Centre for Student Life

27 January 2020

Businessman views work on eponymous auditorium

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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

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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

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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

Dr Elliot Rees

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

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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

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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

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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

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Cardiff University to share in £18.5m biosciences boost

6 January 2020

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