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Cardiff University launches innovative new Centre for Doctoral Training

13 May 2019

The EPSRC has funded an exciting new Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing.

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Have scientists observed a black hole swallowing a neutron star?

3 May 2019

Excitement builds amongst gravitational wave community as upgraded detectors instantly deliver on their promise

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Mentoring for 240 physics GCSE pupils

17 April 2019

Universities train students to support pupils to progress to science A-levels

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Seeing the unseeable

10 April 2019

First ever image of a black hole captured by network of telescopes from around the globe

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Cardiff joins AI Doctoral Training Centre

21 February 2019

University partners Swansea

Cosmic dust supernovae blast

Cosmic dust forms in supernovae blasts

20 February 2019

New discovery solves mystery of how building blocks of stars and planets form

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Leading the search for supernovae and unusual transients

8 February 2019

Newly appointed lecturer, Dr Cosimo Inserra, is awarded a long term astronomical survey.

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EPSRC funds CS Centre for Doctoral Training

4 February 2019

Boost for UK CS wafer manufacturing

Mike Edmunds receiving the Giuseppe Sciacca International Award for Physics

International awards for School of Physics and Astronomy academics

1 February 2019

Professors Mike Edmunds and Matt Griffin have received prestigious international awards for their research work.

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Engaging young people with real astronomy

25 January 2019

The School of Physics and Astronomy has received £445,000 as part of two grants worth over £8 million for projects aimed at young people.