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Ancient Botany book cover

Ancient Botany: Latest book from Cardiff academic draws on history and science

15 October 2015

A new book from a Cardiff University academic out this month is a major overview of Ancient Botany, blending historical and botanical expertise in a uniquely thematic exploration.

Centre for Islam

10th anniversary for University’s Centre for Study of Islam

1 October 2015

Historic interfaith meeting marks milestone.

Ancient inscription translated by Attic Inscriptions Online

Latest treasure trove of Ancient Athenian inscriptions revealed

29 September 2015

Attic Inscriptions Online (AIO) has announced the publication of over 130 new English translations of inscriptions from ancient Athens, making a total of 648 now available.

Aerial view of Ely area

CAER Heritage animation

25 September 2015

City’s roots brought to life in community film

Welcoming Norwegian visitors

4 September 2015

A university reception event for Norwegian sixth form students this month marks a new flourishing of links between Norway and Cardiff University.

History at Cardiff is joint 3rd in the Russell Group for overall student satisfaction

13 August 2015

The results of the 2015 National Student Survey (NSS) show that overall satisfaction with History puts us in joint third place among Russell Group universities.

Scandinavian links forged

29 July 2015

Cardiff medieval historians and archaeologists are to attend a range of Scandinavian talks and lectures this Autumn, forging further links at international conferences.

Neil Armstrong space suit being refurbished by Lisa Young

Next step for Armstrong’s spacesuit

29 July 2015

University alumna is at the heart of the conservation work on Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit.

Aerial view of Ely area

Most compelling evidence yet of Cardiff’s 6,000-year-old origins

27 July 2015

Community excavation uncovers huge Stone Age enclosure in Cardiff

Gemma McBader shortlisted as ICON Student Conservator

Alumna shortlisted in UK’s coveted ICON Conservation awards

16 July 2015

In the Institute of Conservation (ICON) national awards, a Cardiff University student has once again been shortlisted as Student Conservator of the Year.