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Left to Right: Professor Donald J. Wuebbles, co-recipient, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; Professor Colin Riordan, President and Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff University and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Rudolf Allemann, Head of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Nobel winner launches hub for industry excellence

1 June 2023

Climate scientist praises home for Net Zero solutions

Two rows of people wearing lab coats are photographed in a laboratory in Cardiff University’s Translation Research Hub

Launch of new centre showcases innovations in catalysis research

29 March 2023

UK-EU science partnership aims to meet net zero challenge with new catalysts

A Photograph of Professor Graham Hutchings stood at a lectern and speaking into a microphone. In his hands he holds a copy of a Net Zero Aviation Policy briefing paper. Beside him is a banner, on which text reads: The Royal Society royalsociety.org

UK’s ‘jet zero’ ambitions must resolve resource and research questions around alternatives, Royal Society report argues

8 March 2023

Scientists warn enormous quantities of UK farmland or renewable electricity required to keep flying at today’s levels

Isaac Daniels, CCI; Tetiana Kulik, Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv; Professor Duncan Wass, Director, Cardiff Catalysis Institute; Professor Ben Feringa; Naomi Lawes, CCI

Nobel Laureate addresses CCI Conference

16 January 2023

Professor Ben Feringa marks 9th annual event

Professor Stuart Taylor accepting the Sir John Meurig Thomas medal at the UK Catalysis Hub Winter Conference 2022

Sir John Meurig Thomas Catalysis Medal 2022

1 December 2022

Award recognises researcher’s impact and application in the field of catalytic science

Scientist in lab coat and goggles adjusts instrument in a lab

A guiding light

14 March 2022

Dr David Morgan, Surface Analysis Manager in the School of Chemistry and the Cardiff Catalysis Institute has recently been awarded the Vickerman Award by the UK Surface Analysis Forum (UKSAF)

Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero

22 July 2021

Academia and industry experts from the UK are exploring ways of converting carbon dioxide and waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals to meet net zero targets.

Instant water cleaning method ‘millions of times’ better than commercial approach

1 July 2021

Creation of hydrogen peroxide in situ could provide clean, drinkable water to communities in the poorest nations around the world.

A portrait of Professor Sir Richard Catlow

Cardiff Professor appointed as a Co-President to advise on crucial global policies

16 June 2021

Professor Richard Catlow joins global network working on issues of world-wide importance

International catalysis award for Cardiff professor

17 March 2021

Prof Graham Hutchings picks up prize for ‘groundbreaking’ work using gold as a catalyst.