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Recognition for Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

10 February 2016

The School of Physics and Astronomy has been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics’

George Osborne on his visit to the School of Physics and Astronomy

Chancellor announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre

7 January 2016

The Chancellor George Osborne announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre.

Colin Riordan and Matthew Allen

Communication award for early career researcher

9 November 2015

University researcher picks up inaugural communication award for engaging the public with astrophysics

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

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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.

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Unraveling the history of galaxies

27 August 2015

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

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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

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Inspire Wales Award Success

25 June 2014

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

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Inspire Wales Awards 2014

20 June 2014

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