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Advanced LIGO project, USA

Hunt for Einstein’s “elusive” gravitational waves begins

2 October 2015

University researchers begin their search for tiny ripples in space

Telescope

Observing the Universe from the classroom

1 October 2015

New funding for University outreach project gives thousands of Welsh school children access to global high-tech telescope network.

Galaxy

Unraveling the history of galaxies

27 August 2015

Cardiff University experts provide first direct evidence of galaxy ‘metamorphosis’

Rosetta ston

Rosetta mission uncovered at Museum

20 August 2015

Senior Science Adviser at European Space Agency discusses ‘most exciting space exploration mission in decades’

Athena Swan Bronze Award

Commitment to women in science

7 October 2014

Athena Swan status renewed for commitment to promoting gender equality

hayley gomez

Inspire Wales Award Success

25 June 2014

Dr Hayley Gomez recognized for her contribution to science and technology.

Inspire Wales

Inspire Wales Awards 2014

20 June 2014

Cardiff staff shortlisted for inspiring students to reach for the stars.

Universe in a classroom

Cardiff project gives the Universe to school children in a box

23 May 2014

Welsh Government backed initiative reaches out to underserved schools to inspire a generation of scientists.

First direct evidence of cosmic inflation

17 March 2014

Cardiff physicists part of international team.

Cardiff University marks International Women’s Day

3 March 2014

Events across the city to honour and celebrate the achievements of women.