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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

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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.

Deb Lewis, her husband Phil and two of their children on a beach

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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“Cardiff is a vibrant city with something for everyone”

16 July 2026

Jodie King is graduating in July 2026 with a MSc in Children’s Psychological Conditions

Millie Vernon holding a joey kangaroo wrapped in a blanket

Studying at Cardiff took student to Australia and Borneo

16 July 2026

Millie Vernon’s degree in Biological Sciences took her all over the world

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“It was a second chance for me”

15 July 2026

A mother of three from Caerphilly graduates with a Master’s degree and sets her sights on a PhD

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New AI system to transform symptom measurement in psychosis research

15 July 2026

The SYLFAEN project secures new Wellcome’s funding programme

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Could tiny water droplets hold the key to dissolving the global plastic waste crisis?

15 July 2026

International team of scientists develop catalyst-free plastic recycling process with just water and oxygen

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University rower aiming for Olympic success

14 July 2026

Abdirahman Hassan joined the Rowing Club during Freshers’ Week and hasn’t looked back

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Herpes immune response linked to Alzheimer’s disease

14 July 2026

T cell immune response to herpesvirus causes increased Alzheimer's disease risk

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“I feel like it's my city”

13 July 2026

Cardiff University graduate progresses onto a PhD at University College London to continue her placement research

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PhD student and entrepreneur graduates as part of Class of 2026

13 July 2026

Student launches educational app for children with support from Cardiff’s Student Futures Team during her studies

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Cardiff University secures defence alliance membership

13 July 2026

University becomes a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance.

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Honorary fellows to “inform and inspire” class of 2026 at graduation ceremonies

13 July 2026

Multi-sector experts and leaders made honorary fellows at Cardiff University celebrations

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New non-invasive treatment shows promise for twin pregnancy complications

10 July 2026

A first-in-human study explored if there is a safe alternative to current surgical treatment for twin-twin transfusion syndrome

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Pro bono scheme picks up two awards

9 July 2026

Fresh Claims Project works within the refugee sector

Professor Kerenza Hood on stage collecting her award of Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

Dean of Research and Innovation elected as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

8 July 2026

Professor Hood is announced in the 2026 cohort of biomedical and health scientists joining the Academy.

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Cardiff astrophysicist awarded Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship 2026

7 July 2026

Ernest Rutherford Fellow Dr Isobel Romero-Shaw will deliver her lecture on deciphering binary black hole origins with Gravitational Waves

Professor Steve Riley, Cardiff University Pro-Vice Chancellor, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, and Iain Bell, National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research, signing the Memorandum of Understanding, surrounded by colleagues

New partnership to improve health and reduce inequalities in Wales

6 July 2026

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University launch new research collaboration through Memorandum of Understanding

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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

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Future-proofing eye care in Wales

1 July 2026

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

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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.

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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