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Birds

Tackling alarming decline in nature needs a ‘safety net’ of multiple, ambitious goals, say researchers

27 October 2020

A ‘safety net’ made up of multiple, interlinked and ambitious goals is needed to tackle nature’s alarming decline.

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Noise is polluting our waters

23 September 2020

Plastic isn’t the only pollutant impacting our lakes, rivers and oceans, as new research reveals the detrimental impacts of noise pollution on aquatic life.

Sophie-lee Williams with a golden eagle

Eagles project launches crowdfunding campaign in bid to continue work through the pandemic

18 September 2020

Eagle Reintroduction Wales aims to bring iconic eagle species back to parts of Welsh landscape

Prof Benoît Goossens on stage at the workshop in Borneo

Collaborating to combat wildlife crimes

30 July 2020

Sabah’s first anti-corruption workshop will help to ensure that wildlife, forest and fisheries agencies are expertly equipped to respond to wildlife crimes.

Bedwyr Ab Ion Thomas

Research student creates ‘mini dictionary’ of new Welsh terms while carrying out cutting-edge research

18 July 2020

Bedwyr Ab Ion Thomas is hunting for new treatments for fatal diseases through the medium of Welsh

Orangutan

Partnership protects Borneo’s endangered species

13 July 2020

Cardiff project preserves rare rainforest habitat

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Faster DNA sequencing transforms HIV treatment

13 July 2020

New system benefits HIV and TB patients in Wales

Welsh valley

Innovative partnership protects river ecosystems

13 July 2020

Recognition for sustainable management of freshwaters

Orangutan

Planting begins for rainforest restoration project

30 June 2020

12,500 trees to be planted in Kinabatangan rainforest under Cardiff University’s Regrow Borneo scheme

Sophie-lee Williams with a golden eagle

New study shows iconic golden eagle was once common throughout Wales

30 June 2020

Cardiff University research is part of project to bring eagle species back to parts of Welsh landscape

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Pilot project could provide early warning system for new COVID-19 outbreaks

20 June 2020

Welsh Government announces funding for project to monitor virus spread in wastewater

Sir Martin Evans Building

Silver Athena SWAN Silver award recognition

1 June 2020

The School of Biosciences has been recognised for its continued commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through the retention of its Athena SWAN Silver Award

Dipper

Scientists find first evidence of microplastics passing from insects to predators in rivers

22 May 2020

Study finds birds eat hundreds of microplastics every day - and inadvertently feed them to their chicks

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Over 300 Cardiff University staff volunteer in COVID19 crisis

6 April 2020

Researchers from Cardiff University have volunteered their world-leading scientific skills and facilities to help at the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic.

ECSCRI laboratory

Cancer researchers volunteer to assist in COVID19 testing

6 April 2020

Cancer researchers from Cardiff University have volunteered their skills to help at the frontline of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Scientist sat under fume hood with pipette

Wales Cancer Bank receives funding boost from Welsh Government

31 March 2020

One of the largest and most established tissue banks in the UK has received over £2.4 million in funding to support its valuable contributions to cutting-edge cancer research.

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Cardiff scientists to help track UK spread of coronavirus

23 March 2020

£20m project to create UK-wide network of sequencing centres to map and halt spread

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Global plan to protect endangered species ‘overlooks genetic diversity’

5 March 2020

Scientists urge rethink on international 10-year action plan to protect nature

Kinabatangan

Rainforest restoration a step closer

26 February 2020

Carbon offsetting pilot, Regrow Borneo, meets £15k target just four months after launching

Otter

Otter genome to help understand genetic legacy of pollution crisis and secure species’ future

19 February 2020

Cardiff University researchers say genomic data will help signpost emerging threats to otters and humans