Skip to main content

Research

We bring research into the real world. Our researchers work closely together across disciplines, and in partnership with industry and government, to generate real-world impact with a lasting legacy.

  • 11th

    in the UK for our research impact 1

  • 90%

    of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent 2

  • 4th

    in the UK for spinout success 3

  • £156m

    in open research contracts and grants 4

News

A sculpted heraldic bear sits directly at the feet of human gilt-bronze effigy inside of a chapel.

Bear baiting became more common following Norman invasion

Imported animals were transported across England

A shot of silhouettes and shadows of people on a street.

Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30

New study highlights gaps and inconsistencies in law enforcement

Irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns in ADHD associated with increased depression risk

New research could help clinicians and families identify new approaches to preventing and treating depression among children and young adults living with ADHD

Data event

New AI approaches to help understand complex biological data

Cardiff academics suggest new AI models to give scientists more powerful tools and help precision medicine

Read more

Research stories

Image shows four young people, standing in front of a white wall, looking away from the camera.

Rethinking support service outcomes with children affected by modern slavery

Anna Skeels’ research with refugee children investigates their experiences of forced displacement and the services designed to protect them.

Weaving Welsh wool into the future of sustainable building design

Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funding has allowed Dr Eshrar Latif to realise his work on bio-based building materials beyond simulations.

Protecting Borneo’s wildlife for the future

We are transforming how endangered species are protected across one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.

Revealing the anatomy of Welsh using MRI

Our research is helping Welsh learners overcome pronunciation difficulties that impact their confidence and ability to integrate into Welsh-speaking communities.

Cutting through the chaos – how disinformation is shaping our reality

Professor Martin Innes’ research on disinformation explores its impact on democratic societies in the information age.

Untangling the mysteries of pretend play in parent-child interactions

PhD student Catherine Sheehan is researching the role of pretend play in children’s emotional development.

Read more