Recent News
Recent news from Cardiff University
- Photography success for Biosciences student
08/09/2010
University ecologist snaps up two prizes in annual competition
- New Opportunities for Autumn
07/09/2010
Lifelong Learning Open Days to promote exciting range of courses
- On-line advice for would-be radiographers
06/09/2010
Cardiff lecturer and students in Guardian interview
- Initial Hepatitis C drug trial complete
01/09/2010
First clinical trials successfully completed on potent new Hepatitis C drug
- Future of enterprise education debated at Cardiff
27/08/2010
Leaders in entrepreneurship gather at Cardiff University
- New Director Cardiff School of Engineering
26/08/2010
Professor Karen Holford to lead UK's premier engineering school
- Helping children with type 1 diabetes
21/08/2010
New study aims to develop information resource for children
- New information literacy project
18/08/2010
Information Services to establish a national Welsh framework
- German Academy elects Biosciences Director
17/08/2010
Honour for “one of today’s most outstanding physiologists”
- Antibiotic resistant gene discovered
11/08/2010
Professor Tim Walsh discovers new antibiotic resistant gene in UK patients
- Tackling diabetes in Mauritius
10/08/2010
Professor David Owens leads mission to help tackle Island’s largest disease
- Exhibition unveiled at National Eisteddfod
31/07/2010
Life-size “operation” game to explain tissue engineering
- Discover Ebbw Vale through the eyes of its community
31/07/2010
Audio walks at the National Eisteddfod
- Dental School appoints new dean
30/07/2010
New dean to lead future success for Cardiff School of Dentistry
- University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
30/07/2010
Professor Elizabeth Treasure takes up new post
- Cardiff summer schools help Wales bridge the skills gap
28/07/2010
Pupils encouraged to seek professional careers
- Boost for world-leading microscopy project
21/07/2010
Dr Paola Borri secures prestigious Leadership Award
- New web survey to map everyday placenames
21/07/2010
Members of public asked to contribute to nationwide survey
- Speeding-up cancer diagnosis
20/07/2010
University collaboration set to develop new rapid bladder cancer test
- Fish can be picky eaters
17/07/2010
Research suggest fussy eating habits could be universal among all predators
- Thousands of police jobs at risk
16/07/2010
Honorary Senior Research Fellow analyses Government spending
- Scholarship grant for international study
14/07/2010
Welsh Livery Guild helps Biosciences student to study new technique
- Police cuts warning
13/07/2010
Cuts could damage ‘the economic and social well-being of Welsh communities’
- Finless porpoises at risk
13/07/2010
Research reveals the species is more endangered than previously thought
- Medical links with Japan renewed
10/07/2010
School of Medicine renews annual student exchange programme
- How should referees use technology in football?
10/07/2010
Study examines impact of technology on sport
- Cochrane Chair in Public Health
01/07/2010
Professor Stephen Palmer appointed University’s first Cochrane Chair in Epidemiology and Public Health
- Breakthrough in understanding cell development
01/07/2010
School of Biosciences collaborates in international discovery
- Outstanding research honour from Hungary
30/06/2010
Professor John Harwood recognised by prestigious Academy of Sciences
- Prostate cancer study’s dramatic results
30/06/2010
Joint research shows improved survival rates for men
- Meeting the global challenge
29/06/2010
Cardiff’s two Nobel Laureates at high-level science conference
- Violence and Risk Taking Study
23/06/2010
Impatient, risk-takers more likely to ‘be violent’ on nights-out
- University researchers expose flaw in UK policy
22/06/2010
Visually impaired losing out to outdated data
- Lifetime achievement award for pancreas research
21/06/2010
Professor Ole Petersen honoured by European Pancreatic Club
- Eating disorders and gossip magazine
21/06/2010
Reading celebrity gossip magazines can encourage eating disorders in teens.
- UK science spotlights ocean acidification
21/06/2010
Cardiff experts investigate response to climate change - 55 million years ago
- Scientific breakthroughs
18/06/2010
University President named in poll of top ten greatest academic discoveries
- New Director for Cardiff MediCentre
18/06/2010
Director of Innovation to increase impact in the regional economy
- Double success for Earth and Ocean Sciences
17/06/2010
Linnean Medal for Botany and Petroleum Group silver medal awarded
- First Minister for Wales visits Cardiff University
15/06/2010
Carwyn Jones AM is quizzed during student Q&A session
- Commemorating Captain Scott
15/06/2010
Webcast - “World’s greatest living explorer” to deliver special lecture
- Climate Change still high on public agenda
11/06/2010
New study reveals public’s attitudes towards climate change
- Cardiff among first to sign up for One Planet living
28/05/2010
Minister urges others to follow University’s lead
- International advisory board for Biosciences
27/05/2010
Distinguished academic line-up to help guide the School
- Guardian Hay Festival 2010
26/05/2010
Cardiff academics join stars from world of literature, comedy and music
- Medical education fit for the 21st century
24/05/2010
New Director to lead review of University’s undergraduate medical curriculum
- What exactly is the future for higher education in Wales?
21/05/2010
Education Minister uses lecture at University to discuss what the future holds for the sector in Wales
- Sustainability initiatives look to boost performance
20/05/2010
The University marks its achievements in becoming more sustainable
- Scholarships widen access to STEM subjects
20/05/2010
Helping hand for fifty aspiring University students
- Cardiff University achieves Carbon Trust Standard
20/05/2010
Recognition of Cardiff's work and results and ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon emissions
- Preserving our heritage
19/05/2010
Multi-disciplinary project sets out to revolutionise preservation of heritage iron
- University supports all-Wales Sustainability Week
15/05/2010
Cardiff supports Welsh Assembly Government’s first Wales Sustainability Week
- Business opportunities in Low Carbon
12/05/2010
Networking event reveals how Welsh industry can benefit from low-carbon economy
- Transforming Beethoven performance
08/05/2010
Lost techniques to be realigned for modern period-instrument orchestras
- Wales Centre to deliver ‘model’ healthcare services
07/05/2010
hmc2 support medical research community, NHS Wales and Welsh Assembly Government
- Cardiff opera star wins national competition
30/04/2010
Kathleen Ferrier Award given to Academy singer
- Can we go on like this?
29/04/2010
Public lecture assesses 10 years of regeneration policy in England
- A celebration of student volunteers
22/04/2010
Annual award ceremony pays tribute to army of students
- French recognition
22/04/2010
Professor John Loughlin recognised for his outstanding contribution to French education and culture
- ‘Communicative fathers’ help reduce teenage smoking
15/04/2010
Study finds ‘communicative fathers’ help reduce teenage smoking
- Sustainability and the Humanities
14/04/2010
Exploring the cultural and community aspects of sustainability
- Mixed-race people perceived as ‘more attractive’
14/04/2010
Study finds mixed-race people are perceived as ‘more attractive’
- University shortlisted in Green Gown Awards
14/04/2010
Sustainability initiatives reach national final
- Are walls and roofs the key to low carbon future?
12/04/2010
University-led research centre to transform walls and roofs from energy consumers into energy generators
- University’s links with Japan strengthened
08/04/2010
Exchange programme welcomes young Japanese researcher to Cardiff to advance international eye disease research
- Revolutionising industrial catalysts
30/03/2010
New research takes scientists a step closer to ‘mimicking nature’
- Social marketing campaign aims to put fires out
26/03/2010
Young people help devise campaign to put out grass fires
- Public lecture reveals wonderful world of parasites
25/03/2010
Public science event delves into the world of parasites, celebrity parasitologists and science communication
- Anti-viral drug discovered in Wales set for final hurdle
23/03/2010
Professor Chris McGuigan’s anti-viral discovery set for final trials
- A cracked comet
22/03/2010
Amateur astronomer discovers disintegrating comet using University telescope project
- Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills learns about life
19/03/2010
University’s schools science workshop uncovers workings of brain and more
- Unveiling the coldest regions of our galaxy
18/03/2010
University astronomers help reveal the secrets of our Galaxy
- How did the elephant get its trunk? And how did humans get their brains?
15/03/2010
Public lecture marks launch of the Society for Neuroscience Wales Chapter
- Assembly Members get ‘engaged’ at Senedd event
12/03/2010
Welsh universities lead the way in widening public engagement with research
- Responding to anti-social behaviour
11/03/2010
Professor Martin Innes to help improve Police response to acts of anti-social behaviour
- New ‘hearing’ maps are real conversation starters
11/03/2010
Innovative software designed to improve the acoustic design of indoor spaces
- Promoting links with Patagonia
10/03/2010
Cardiff hosts visit from the National University of Patagonia
- Investment secures rare book collection
05/03/2010
£500K investment retains rare book collection for Wales
- Winner looks to take bigger bite out of the market
05/03/2010
School of Dentistry student takes top spot in annual competition
- Cardiff takes the lead in national green IT pilot study
05/03/2010
Project investigates more sustainable technology
- Partnership to Profit
01/03/2010
Leading UK retailer outlines key methods of successfully managing people at work
- Celebrating St David’s Day
26/02/2010
Vice-Chancellor renews University commitment to drive forward Wales’ knowledge economy
- Elephant data informs habitat protection
24/02/2010
Age and gender may influence Bornean elephants’ movements
- Understanding bipolar disorder
17/02/2010
Three thousand volunteers join Stephen Fry in landmark study
- Re-constructing multiculturalism
15/02/2010
Flagship scholarships offer new humanities research opportunities
- Alcohol sponsorship ban would have ‘little effect’ on underage drinking
11/02/2010
New research finds no significant statistical correlations between sports sponsorship and alcohol use
- Depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behaviour in teenagers
05/02/2010
New findings reveal links between depression in pregnancy and child development
- Evidence “steadily mounting” for cosmic life
03/02/2010
Professor Wickramasinghe calls for pronouncement on “our likely alien ancestry”
- Research sparks new business spin-out
02/02/2010
Surgical instrument design turned into new medical start-up company
- Treating diabetes
27/01/2010
Research reveals new information about intensive glucose control for diabetes
- Carducci String Quartet
25/01/2010
Opportunities to see the University’s Ensemble-in-Residence in performance
- BEPCymru launched
20/01/2010
All-Wales University Education Programme for people with Bipolar Disorder launched
- World authority to lead School of Biosciences
19/01/2010
Professor Ole Petersen brings exciting plans for research and teaching
- Campus Services do their bit to support a more sustainable University
06/01/2010
Recycling becomes a community affair at University Residences
- Ship starts to take shape with University’s support
17/12/2009
Engineering project has potential to reveal original 15th century form
- The drink and violence ‘gender gap’
16/12/2009
Latest study from the Violence and Society Research Group
- Medical centre opens its doors
16/12/2009
Postgraduate Education Centre opened at University Hospital, Llandough
- Medical breakthroughs of 2009
11/12/2009
University study makes TIME Magazine’s top 10 medical breakthroughs
- Clarifying carbon findings
10/12/2009
Professor Paul Pearson sets the record straight on key research findings
- University gives a Christmas gift with a difference
10/12/2009
University staff help African university appeal
- Cut waits for cancer genetic tests
08/12/2009
University expert calls for greater investment in genetic testing
- New scholarship fund for undergraduates
08/12/2009
New £4M scholarships offer students even more opportunities
- Turning University research into business
07/12/2009
£2M and licensing agreement helps boost University research into new cancer drugs
- Science in Health Christmas Lecture
07/12/2009
Charles Darwin - evolution and medicine in the 21st century
- Does astronomy and new media have anything in common?
04/12/2009
European conference looks to engage people with astronomy through new media
- Life under the Tories: the implications for Wales
03/12/2009
Leading Welsh figures consider life following a Conservative general election victory
- Graduate gets ahead with GO Wales
03/12/2009
Minister praises trainee scheme for giving graduates a head start in today's job market
- A-Level pupils get a taste of life in laboratory
01/12/2009
Science initiative enables would-be researchers to get a look behind the scenes
- Minister gets triple dose of world-leading research
30/11/2009
First Minister leaves a legacy of investment in Welsh health research
- University part of major new climate change initiative
27/11/2009
Welsh consortium will address grand climate change challenges
- Welsh consultants named best in Wales
27/11/2009
Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education honour Wales’ best
- Sustainable building
27/11/2009
Vertical Studio project examines the structural properties of hemp/lime
- Tackling obesity risks during pregnancy
25/11/2009
£1M HELP study aims to moderate weight gain during pregnancy
- New forum for China links
24/11/2009
Confucius Institute in partnership for creative and cultural business links
- Sustaining the challenge
23/11/2009
First Sustainability Week encourages hundreds to work and live more sustainably
- Nobel Laureate appointed as president at Cardiff University
23/11/2009
Inauguration of President Sir Martin Evans and recognition of Lord Neil Kinnock’s contribution
- Financial Services ‘Glass Ceiling’ Still Intact
21/11/2009
Academic works with Commission on the continued gender divide in the financial services
- Academy’s pitch performance
20/11/2009
Opera students lead anthems at Cardiff Blues -V-Australia rugby match
- Recognising University quality
19/11/2009
University’s Central Biotechnology Service (CBS) gains ISO Quality Award
- Argentina -V- Cardiff University
18/11/2009
International rugby team kick-off final preparations with Cardiff University fixture
- Royal recognition for Cardiff research
18/11/2009
Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Violence and Society Research Group
- Festive scholarship support
16/11/2009
University Christmas card helps build funds for postgraduate study
- Vice-Chancellor among the first with Sustainability pledge
16/11/2009
Sustainability Week encourages the University community to show their support
- University stages first Sustainability Week
12/11/2009
University community unites to mark Sustainability Week
