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Wales is not overfunded, analysis finds

15 April 2026

Academics assess the fiscal outlook for the nation ahead of the Senedd election

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Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK supports Cardiff researchers to explore the development of a universal bowel cancer vaccine

7 April 2026

As the Bowelbabe fund reaches more than £20m, two new major research investments – including one at Cardiff University - are announced.

UK-wide news outlets are failing to help voters understand devolved powers before Senedd election, study finds

7 April 2026

Researchers analysed more than 3,000 social media posts, online articles and TV news items

“We are living with disinformation. We are not going to eradicate it”, global expert argues

7 April 2026

Professor Martin Innes gives evidence to two major UK inquiries

Land value capture in the planning system is a distraction from the redistributive measures needed to tackle England’s housing crisis

7 April 2026

Academics say more decisive action is required to deal with housing inequalities

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Cardiff lends expertise to first pan-European soil erosion monitoring network

31 March 2026

EU-backed project will contribute to European Soil Strategy and European Green Deal

2026 Alumni 30(ish) Awards now open for nominations

31 March 2026

Returning for their fifth year, the 30(ish) Awards are back to celebrate and share the story of the changemakers, innovators, and rule-breakers in the Cardiff University alumni community.

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Media Cymru showcases bold Welsh innovation at Outernet London premiere

30 March 2026

Creatives from Wales get the chance to develop immersive experiences for an international stage

Academic nominated to UK Black Stars 2026 list

30 March 2026

Dr David Dunkley Gyimah recognised in inaugural list celebrating influential British Ghanaians

Removing barriers to participation for people who cannot consent to studies

27 March 2026

The ACCORD programme will examine the barriers that prevent adults who lack capacity to consent from taking part in clinical research.

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Nurse-led programme helps prevents violence and improves emergency care

27 March 2026

Researchers recommend UK-wide roll out of Violence Prevention Teams in hospitals as a ‘transformative model’ to help tackle inequalities and to significantly improve patient outcomes

TIME recognition for academic excellence

27 March 2026

Cardiff University is 121st in TIME magazine’s inaugural World’s Top Universities 2026

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Landmark conference marks 40 years since the UK’s ratification of CEDAW – an International Bill of Rights for Women

27 March 2026

Members of a UN committee for eliminating discrimination against women visit Cardiff as it repledges its commitment as Europe’s first ‘City for CEDAW’

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New PTSD therapy for military veterans

26 March 2026

A new tailored PTSD therapy is an effective and scalable treatment option for veterans.

A guide to the Senedd elections

26 March 2026

Professor Laura McAllister looks ahead to a historic Senedd election.

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Cardiff ranks among world’s best universities in major global rankings

25 March 2026

Eight subjects in Top 100 of 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject

International team identifies immune pathway that may explain how probiotics influence cancer treatment outcomes

24 March 2026

Cardiff and Kumamoto researchers uncover how a common probiotic, when given alongside immunotherapy, can activate tumour-killing immune cells.

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New satellite driven model provides “more realistic and reliable” predictions of sand and dust storm emissions

24 March 2026

Cardiff-led team tackles decades-long problem of overestimating when and where sediment transport occurs

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Playing with dolls improves understanding of others

18 March 2026

Playing with dolls improves vital social skills in boys, girls and children with peer-problems.

Self-cleaning period product roll out planned for Kenya

18 March 2026

Researchers aim to scale up manufacture to distribute menstrual product in east African nation

Researchers and families join forces to ensure better mental health support for relatives

18 March 2026

Free online resources will help loved ones of people in hospital for psychiatric treatment