Cardiff University is committed to turning research excellence into real-world impact. Our mission is to connect industry with world-leading expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and a thriving innovation ecosystem that drives economic growth and societal benefit.
Accelerating discovery
Across our campus, we have a range of specialist facilities designed to accelerate discovery and deliver solutions for business.
From imaging at the atomic scale in our Electron Microscopy Facilities, to advancing next-generation technologies at the Institute for Compound Semiconductors, and unlocking insights into brain health at CUBRIC, we provide the tools and knowledge to tackle complex challenges.
Creating atomic-scale imagery with electron microscopy facilities
Seeing the unseeable with detectors for elemental mapping through both energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy.
Scientific capability
Our life sciences capabilities include the Bioimaging Research Hub, Cardiff University Biobank, and Central Biotechnology Services.
Together, they provide concept-to-completion support for research and clinical trials, with ISO-certified services delivered by the Biobank and Central Biotechnology Services.
Meanwhile, the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility enables breakthroughs in health and science.
Investigating human movement at the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility
A world-leading centre for the study of human biomechanics and musculoskeletal health.
Business collaboration
For businesses seeking collaboration, our Innovation Centres – Cardiff Innovations and Cardiff Medicentre – provide office, lab, and co-working spaces that foster partnerships with leading academics and talented graduates.
Fostering commercial collaboration at the Business Innovation Centres
Our commercial offices, labs, and co-working spaces help businesses to innovate, scale, and succeed.
Shaping a better future
We bring together disciplines, partners, and perspectives, to tackle problems no single field can solve alone.
This is Future Generation Thinking.