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Research Institutes

Together our researchers are helping to create a stronger, healthier and more sustainable world.

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Cardiff Catalysis Institute

We are improving the understanding of catalysis, developing new catalytic processes with industry and promoting the use of catalysis as a sustainable 21st century technology.

Crime and Security Research Institute

Insight, evidence and understanding for today's crime and security challenges.

Data Innovation Research Institute

The Data Innovation Research Institute has been set up to conduct fundamental research into the aspects of managing, analysing and interpreting massive volumes of textual and numerical information.

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Energy Systems Research Institute

Tackling the global challenges that lie ahead in how we continue to generate, distribute and utilise energy.

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European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute

We aim to improve the understanding of the role of cancer stem cells in a range of cancers, through world-leading research.

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Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute

Taking new discoveries and translating them into greater understanding and diagnosis of mental illness.

Sustainable Place Research Institute

Sustainable Places Research Institute

A meeting place for sustainability science, focussed on exploring innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

Systems Immunity Research Institute

Systems Immunity Research Institute

We deliver a comprehensive systems based approach to immunity research. We provide a holistic view of chronic disease progression, the control of infection and mechanisms that determine an effective immune response.

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Water Research Institute

Addressing the grand challenge of sustaining water for people and ecosystems in a changing world.