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Reader in Asian Religions Dr James Hegarty meeting HM The Queen

UK-India year of culture launch

13 March 2017

University academics attend high profile event at Buckingham Palace

Newly discovered exposure multiple prints

Rare prehistoric footprints redefined as 7,000 years old

28 February 2017

Ancient footprints paint a picture of early inhabitants on the Gower Peninsula and hint at climate change millennia ago

Society of Antiquaries of London comes to Cardiff

27 February 2017

Cardiff archaeologists give Views of an Antique Land lecture

CU graduate Joanna Natasegara and Orlando von Einsiedel at the 74th Annual Peabody Awards

Oscar for Cardiff graduate

27 February 2017

Joanna Natasegara wins Academy Award for Syrian documentary

Up the Revolution

10 February 2017

Leading historians from three capitals lead revolution-themed week in Russian Revolution centenary commemorations

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The human cost of war

10 February 2017

New AHRC study looks at memories of English Civil Wars and early modern systems of charity

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Helping make the leap to higher study

6 February 2017

University’s inspiring history teaching shapes new guide for next generation of students

Professor Hans Beck

Distinguished Annual Lecture Series brings eminent ancient historian to Wales

31 January 2017

Renowned ancient historian Professor Hans Beck exchanges Canada for Cardiff to deliver Towards a Local History of Ancient Greece.

Inside of Mosque

Illuminating the latest Muslim societal trends

26 January 2017

Public seminar series shines a light on the issues and topics affecting Muslims in the UK

Henriques Scholarship 2017 announced

25 January 2017

Applications now open for two postgraduate scholarships for 2017/2018

Prestigious O'Donnell Lecture returns

10 January 2017

The University is proud to continue its long-held tradition of hosting this Celtic-themed public lecture series.

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Japan: a Land of Beautiful Things

6 January 2017

Cardiff academic switches Celtic capitals to deliver talk at national museum and gallery.

Russian Revolution centenary marked with landmark talk

3 January 2017

A distinguished authority on the history of modern Russia is to deliver a major lecture at Cardiff University as part of Russian Revolution centenary commemorations across the city.

CAER WW1 Exhibition Space

Exhibition explores WW1 origins of Ely

20 December 2016

Research by local residents and Cardiff University on show in city centre museum

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Czechoslovakia: The State That Failed

16 December 2016

How historical research led to involvement in international policy recommendations

The Making of Welsh legend Owain Glyn Dŵr

14 December 2016

Alumnus brings to life the great revolt of the last native Prince of Wales

Bog body featured in Bog Bodies Uncovered

International awards grow for real-life ancient forensic thriller

21 November 2016

A new book that explores the mystery of Europe’s ‘bog bodies’ and sheds new light on our prehistoric past has scooped its second prestigious international award.

Senior Conservator working on the Bronze Age vessel recently excavated in North Wales

Hidden Bronze Age grave treasures conserved

15 November 2016

Hidden Bronze Age grave treasures conserved

Sepia map of South Africa with pin marker

Remaking the map

15 November 2016

Tracing the impact of South African and Dutch links at turning point of global trade

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Religion and the news

28 October 2016

Understanding how religion shapes lives, politics and conflict, at home and abroad