A leadinguniversity
in the heart of athriving capital city
96%
of our graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities, such as travelling.
(HESA 2021)
Welcoming andambitious
we are truly a globaluniversity
£600m
invested in our biggestcampus upgrade for ageneration
Working to make
a better future
for Wales and the world
We put
our communities
at the heart of everything we do
11 February 2016
University scientists open a new window into the Universe as gravitational waves are detected for the first time
10 February 2016
The School of Physics and Astronomy has been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics’
7 January 2016
The Chancellor George Osborne announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre.
9 November 2015
University researcher picks up inaugural communication award for engaging the public with astrophysics
2 October 2015
University researchers begin their search for tiny ripples in space
1 October 2015
New funding for University outreach project gives thousands of Welsh school children access to global high-tech telescope network.
27 August 2015
Cardiff University experts provide first direct evidence of galaxy ‘metamorphosis’
20 August 2015
Senior Science Adviser at European Space Agency discusses ‘most exciting space exploration mission in decades’
7 October 2014
Athena Swan status renewed for commitment to promoting gender equality
25 June 2014
Dr Hayley Gomez recognized for her contribution to science and technology.
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