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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

A young woman laughing while using laboratory equipment

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

Cardiff Racing team pose with their car

Cardiff Racing team competes at Formula Student UK

21 August 2023

Cardiff students improve on last year's performance at Formula Student UK

A photograph of a dam structure made of logs in a stream surrounded by scientific instruments to measure water levels.

Beaver-like dams can enhance existing flood management strategies for at-risk communities, study finds

8 August 2023

Researchers gathered river data over two-year period to reveal benefits of leaky barriers

Four diagrams of the human brain displayed at different angles.

Computer model of real life brain plots more accurate route for neurosurgeons

1 August 2023

Researchers used data from MRI scans to develop bespoke computational head model

School of Engineering hosts successful research conference showcasing world-class research

27 July 2023

The School of Engineering proudly organised its first Cardiff Engineering Research Conference this month, illuminating the institution's cutting-edge research initiatives.

A landscape photograph of wind turbines and solar panels in a field with a river running alongside.

Working towards a fully sustainable energy sector

18 July 2023

Cardiff experts participate in £53m UKRI initiative to boost knowledge, innovation and new technologies