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Welsh wildfire risk to be assessed by aerial drone technology

11 September 2026

Project aims to help safeguard landscapes, heritage and communities of Gower Peninsula

New Academy fellows strengthen Cardiff University's social science leadership

9 September 2026

Professors Sin Yi Cheung and Rhiannon Evans have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

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Bear baiting became more common following Norman invasion

8 September 2026

Imported animals were transported across England

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Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30

4 September 2026

New study highlights gaps and inconsistencies in law enforcement

University engagement found to boost innovativeness of creative industries businesses

3 September 2026

New studies show range of ways universities can act as innovation agents in creative clusters.

Irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns in ADHD associated with increased depression risk

2 September 2026

New research could help clinicians and families identify new approaches to preventing and treating depression among children and young adults living with ADHD

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Cardiff University research shows retailers can dramatically improve stock accuracy and sales by ‘counting smarter’

1 September 2026

Researchers at Cardiff University have helped develop a new approach to inventory management.

New AI approaches to help understand complex biological data

1 September 2026

Cardiff academics suggest new AI models to give scientists more powerful tools and help precision medicine

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GenAI cannot accurately mark essays in Higher Education

24 August 2026

Current GenAI models are inadequate at marking Higher Education essays, often inflating or reducing grades.

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Back in my day: Older people and teenagers collaborate to create video game exploring memories of play

19 August 2026

Intergenerational video game forms part of Museum of Cardiff exhibition

A man standing on stage at an event, talking to the audience with hand gestures. A large screen is in the background that reads 'Fame Lab Talking Science'.

From stonemason to science communication: PhD student wins UK science competition with Artemis-inspired poem

18 August 2026

Tony O’Sullivan crowned winner of FameLab UK 2026

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Advanced MRI scan reveals Huntington’s disease damage in the living brain

11 August 2026

SANDI MRI technique reveals microstructural abnormalities in the brain in Huntington’s disease

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National accolade for nurse educator

6 August 2026

Diana De awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Buglossoporus quercinus (Oak Polypore) fungus

A plan to save endangered fungi

4 August 2026

A Species Recovery Programme grant will help the conservation of endangered UK fungi species

Neurodiversity linked to violence-related emergency department visits

4 August 2026

Researchers find some neurodevelopmental diagnoses are associated with a higher likelihood of violence-related A&E attendance

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Social influence can help tackle climate change

4 August 2026

Celebrities, religious leaders, hairdressers and family members can all help tackle climate change

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From inspired volunteer to Community Archaeologist of the Year

4 August 2026

Tom Hicks collects award a decade after taking the leap back into higher education

$65 million to advance new treatments for mental health conditions

3 August 2026

Investment, led by Deep Track Capital, will help Draig Therapeutics fund new treatments for mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder.

Academics and students come together for Eisteddfod y Garreg Las

31 July 2026

National Eisteddfod takes place in Pembrokeshire

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Journalism expert made a Fellow of the British Academy

23 July 2026

Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen’s work focuses on the way we consume news and the impact of new technologies

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University unveils plans for new student accommodation

23 July 2026

Public, community and local businesses urged to have their say

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Tracking adolescent brain development in unprecedented detail

22 July 2026

A new study will uncover how the adolescent brain changes and develops at a cellular level.

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Year 12 students show how psychology can help tackle climate change

22 July 2026

Students compete in The Big Psychology Challenge 2026 at Cardiff University

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Parents are key partners in preventing harm during paediatric emergency care

21 July 2026

New research highlights the vital role families play in keeping children safe in Emergency Departments

Alumni selected for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

21 July 2026

Six Cardiff University alumni are set to compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes representing Team Wales and Team Scotland across athletics, cycling and netball.