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Peppermints improve alertness when sick with a cold

14 October 2025

Scientists test whether eating peppermints when ill with a mild upper respiratory tract infection can help improve performance and alertness.

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Teen isolation linked to increased reward-seeking, study finds

12 September 2025

A study lead-authored by Dr Livia Tomova, lecturer at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology, has found that teenagers become more motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation.

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New centre for brain stimulation device-based therapies

16 July 2025

A new centre aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.

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£1.8 million investment in bioimaging technologies

15 July 2025

The UKRI-BBSRC and UKRI-MRC invests £1.8 million in bioimaging technologies for UK researchers

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Music in open-plan offices improves well-being

26 June 2025

Playing music whilst you work in open-plan offices helps to improve productivity and wellbeing

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Smart speakers may help children with speech difficulties

23 June 2025

New research finds that smart speakers could help children with speech difficulties practice speaking slowly and clearly.

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$140 Million investment in new therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders

18 June 2025

New Cardiff University spin-out, Draig Therapeutics, receives $140 Million investment in developing new therapies for Major Neuropsychiatric Disorders

New guidelines for identifying increased risk of psychological and heart conditions in rare skin condition

28 May 2025

Research by Cardiff University has led to changes in international guidelines for the screening of a rare skin condition.

Emerging technologies, sustainability, and human-centred designs wow judges at the 15th annual Student Start-up Awards

7 May 2025

Twenty student entrepreneurs win a share of the £18,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

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Virtual reality research explores curiosity and spatial memory

3 April 2025

Virtual reality research reveals that curiosity is key in spatial memory and mental map formation.