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Bacteria triggers type-1 diabetes

Bacterial infection can induce an immune response that leads to type-1 diabetes, according to Cardiff University researchers.

A scientist installing the 40kg mirrors into the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO).

Using gravitational wave detectors to help solve the biggest mystery in physics and astronomy

LIGO detector data helps scientists put new limits on strength of ultra-low-mass dark matter

Compound semiconductor consortium announced as a finalist for prestigious award

CSconnected named as a finalist for the Bhattacharyya Award

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Shared Parental Leave fails to deliver for dads

Academics make recommendations which could improve its uptake

Collectively brilliant

From reversing the ravages of Alzheimer’s to reducing violent crime, our community of researchers is helping to create a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable world.

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Quality research
We are a top 20 UK university for overall quality of research, impact, and environment. (REF 2021)
Making a difference
90% of our research has been confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent. (REF 2021)
Real-world benefits
We are ranked 11th in the UK for research impact in both academia and our society. (REF 2021)

Supporting researchers

Our researchers have access to a wide range of development programmes, cutting-edge facilities, extensive library resources and expert advice.

Research equipment

Find facilities and equipment within the University to support your research.

Postgraduate research

Our research degrees give you the opportunity to investigate your subject amongst field-leading researchers with truly first-class facilities.

Who we work with

Working with industry across the whole of the UK, we encourage, support and develop innovation.

Work with us

We work with businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors.

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Take part in research

Take part in our research and help improve the lives of people in Cardiff and the wider world.

Find a research degree

Our thriving research culture supports our researchers and technicians as they tackle some of society’s biggest challenges.

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Karin Wahl-JorgensenUniversity Dean of Research

Research stories

Strengthening rights and participation under mental capacity law

Dr Lucy Series and colleagues’ work on the Mental Capacity Act strengthened the rights and participation of people who may be considered to lack capacity to make or participate in decisions about their lives.

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Improving opportunities for people with Huntington’s disease through physiotherapy

Our research is empowering people with Huntington’s disease to access exercise and physiotherapy to help manage their symptoms.

Establishing new worldwide standards of care for prostate cancer patients

Our researchers played leading roles in major clinical trials, which improved the treatment of prostate cancer and influenced the way oncologists monitor their patients and use surgery, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy.