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Scientists calculate how many wet wipes enter UK waters per person

19 June 2025

Cardiff University scientists develop the first comprehensive model to calculate wet wipe emissions to rivers.

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ERC backs Cardiff-led project on Natural Future of Earth’s Climate

18 June 2025

Professor Stephen Barker among 281 winners of prestigious Advanced Grants competition

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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

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Long reads

Improving dementia communication

Professor Alison Wray’s work on how the social and emotional impact of dementia affects communication is helping people with dementia, their families, and professional carers to navigate the communication challenges they face.

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Informing Muslims about organ donation

Dr Mansur Ali is helping fellow Muslims explore their faith’s stance on these life-saving procedures.

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Taking physics to the masses

Our research has helped transform perceptions, teaching practice and public awareness of astronomy.

Understanding postpartum psychosis

Mothers at risk of developing this severe psychiatric disorder are being better supported due to the work of Professor Ian Jones and his team.

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