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Zohra Wardak Wins Prestigious Dissertation Prize for Research on Welsh Muslim Diaspora

18 February 2025

School of Geography and Planning student Zohra Wardak has won the Royal Geographical Society’s (RGS) 2024 Dissertation Prize.

International University Student Planning and Design Competition held in China

4 February 2025

An international university student planning and design competition aimed at promoting biodiversity, educational tourism, and rural development has been organised by Professor Li Yu in Boao, China.

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Public food policies key to changing lives

15 January 2025

Professor Kevin Morgan investigates the impact of public food policies around the world

Celebrating outstanding performance

1 October 2024

Jake Robbins and Charlotte Loder have been recognised for their outstanding academic performance.

Planning ahead – master’s students secure bursaries

26 September 2024

Two postgraduate students at the School of Geography and Planning are celebrating after securing prestigious bursaries to fund their studies.

Environmental sustainability in rugby

24 September 2024

Cardiff University academics team up with Dragons RFC and Pledgeball for the 2024/2025 season

Beacons for biodiversity: Green spaces and medieval places

23 July 2024

Investigating ‘green health’ by exploring medieval health practices and their relationships to plants and gardens.

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Study to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK’s buildings

5 March 2024

Academics will explore how best to use existing buildings and waste resources

University research and innovation celebrated at St David’s Day European event

3 March 2024

The university has showcased examples of its leading research and innovation at St David’s Day Brussels 2024 programme.

St David’s Day event shines spotlight on significance of Wales

2 March 2024

The School of Geography and Planning has held an event to mark the importance of St David’s Day.