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Portrait of young galaxy throws theory of galaxy formation on its head

11 February 2021

Scientists from Cardiff University peer 12 billion years into the past to reveal distant galaxy with an unexpected appearance

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Cardiff scientists to lead hunt for dark matter

13 January 2021

New £5m project will use state-of-the-art quantum technology to track down the Universe’s most mysterious material and try to shed new light on the nature of space-time

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Scientists peer into the 3D structure of the Milky Way

3 December 2020

Survey of the sky pushes the boundaries of what we know about the structure of our galaxy

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Award drives collaboration across Research Hub

17 November 2020

Electron microscopy expands capability

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Cardiff joins £6.1m programme to transform silicon chips

13 November 2020

UKRI-EPSRC funded project to create silicon optical integrated circuits

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Novel space mission gets go-ahead from the European Space Agency

12 November 2020

Cardiff astronomers are part of an international team set to build a new space satellite

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Cardiff scientist awarded for novel approaches to inspiring children with physics

27 October 2020

Dr Edward Gomez is awarded by the Institute of Physics for ‘substantial contributions to physics engagement'

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Funding secured for first ever Researchers’ Night in Wales

20 October 2020

Cardiff University academics from Physics and Astronomy and Engineering secure European Union funding for a pioneering Researchers’ Night in Wales

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Recognition of MSc student excellence

14 October 2020

This year's recipients of the MSc Certificate of Excellence and Prize have truly excelled

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Physics graduate sets up YouTube channel and stands out

6 October 2020

The story of one young physicist and her YouTube channel success