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Compound semiconductor consortium announced as a finalist for prestigious award

13 September 2024

CSconnected named as a finalist for the Bhattacharyya Award

New user-friendly technology will revolutionise the rapid diagnosis of TB

12 September 2024

Funding of nearly £1.2 million awarded to Cardiff University-led research into novel methods of TB detection.

Dr Marco Jano Ito presents with a microphone

Net Zero Innovation Institute presents research at Taylor’s University

23 August 2024

Net Zero Innovation Institute has presented research at the 21st EURECA International Engineering Conference at Taylor’s University in Malaysia.

A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit. It resembles a network of interconnected wires extending downwards from a cylindrical component.

Cardiff University researchers part of £106 million investment in new Quantum hubs

14 August 2024

Cardiff University experts are supporting two new research hubs which aim to harness quantum technology to improve healthcare and computing.

Animating the next generation of engineers

24 July 2024

Local children from Llanmartin Primary School in Newport and Mount Stuart Primary School in Cardiff Bay, have co-created engineering animations with academics from Cardiff University, Swansea University and local animators to create awareness of the research undertaken in the School of Engineering.

The Amburn team preparing for the test.

World-first ammonia steam boiler moves to next phase of testing

1 July 2024

Researchers at the Net Zero Innovation Institute have begun testing a new type of low carbon ammonia boiler on-site at Cardiff University.

A closeup photograph of the common European eel (Anguilla anguilla) on a rocky and vegetation covered riverbed

Textured tiles help endangered eels overcome human-made river obstacles, study finds

10 June 2024

Scientists observe new asymmetric swimming technique used by ray-finned fish to take full advantage of reduced river velocity

Young entrepreneurs triumph at the 14th annual Student Start-up and Freelance Awards

29 May 2024

Twelve young entrepreneurs each win a share of the £18,000 prize pot that was up for grabs.

Plastic pollution floating on the surface of a river

Scientists develop new method for quantifying ‘invisible’ plastics in rivers

9 May 2024

Method could provide more realistic picture of plastic pollution and better informed clean-up strategies

Breaking environmental barriers through art

8 May 2024

The local sanctuary community, including asylum seekers and refugees, collaborated with academics from our school and local artists to bring awareness to pressing environmental issues.

Net zero conference inspires next generation of engineers

26 April 2024

Students on our Engineering Net Zero MSc recently learnt about key research in the field at an Early Career Researchers Net Zero Conference in Birmingham.

Enhancing biodiversity in Trevithick gardens: a community initiative

25 March 2024

Trevithick gardens, nestled within the grounds around our school, has become a haven for local wildlife, thanks to the efforts of our engineering technicians and enthusiastic volunteers.

Three portrait photographs of Cardiff University’s Turing fellows 2024 from left to right Professor Monjur Mourshed, Dr Jenny Kidd and Professor Steven Schockaert

Cardiff secures three Turing fellowships

21 March 2024

Researchers join new cohort to help grow UK’s data science and AI ecosystem

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Cardiff receives share of £1 billion doctoral training investment

14 March 2024

Institute to lead centre for doctoral training in compound semiconductor manufacturing

A clinician is examining MRI data on a computer screen

Creating filters for the medical images of the future

7 February 2024

Researchers develop set of standards to enhance reliability and validity of data extracted from medical images

Electrical and Electronic Engineering crowned number 1 in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2024

8 January 2024

Cardiff University is ranked 1st in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

School of Engineering receives funding to collaboratively investigate hydrogen compression

13 December 2023

The School of Engineering is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) for a pioneering research project in the field of hydrogen gas networks.

An early career researcher operating Institute for Compound Semiconductor apparatus in the laboratories of Cardiff University’s Translational Research Hub.

Cardiff University and IQE announce strategic partnership extension

11 December 2023

Renewed agreement will invest in talent and advance research into emerging applications

A portrait of a young black man wearing a black polo shirt. Behind him and out of focus are classic red racing cars.

Helping improve diversity in Formula 1

16 November 2023

Cardiff student receives scholarship from Royal Academy of Engineering and Mission 44

Aerial photograph of South Wales community.

Enhancing UK research and innovation clusters

6 October 2023

Cardiff projects to deliver benefits for regional and local economies and communities