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Children’s University rolled out more widely in Cardiff

8 December 2022

Pupils from all backgrounds will be able to earn a Passport to the City

Gregynog Wet Weather workshop 2022

2022 WET Weather workshop takes place at Gregynog Hall

27 October 2022

The 2022 WET Weather workshop at Gregynog Hall brought together different scientific disciplines as well as sectors to demonstrate their understanding, research focus and methods when working on weather extremes, particularly within the context of climate change.

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School of Mathematics takes part in a ‘Night of Science’ for children and young people in Ukraine

19 October 2022

The school ran a series of interactive and fun sessions for Ukrainian children and young people.

Professor Paul Harper at the ambulance launch

EPSRC GCRF grant research team launch new ambulance in Jakarta

10 October 2022

The launch of the new ambulance marked the beginning of a memorable and successful visit to the country for the team.

Timothy Ostler

Mathematics PhD student Timothy Ostler wins poster prize at ECMTB 2022 Conference

27 September 2022

Timothy was awarded poster prize for his research on maximising IVF success rates.

The Cardiff University team

Cardiff University Mathematics and Chemistry students help team to take victory over Coventry on University Challenge

27 September 2022

The Cardiff University team rose to the challenge on Monday night (19 September) and achieved a convincing win against the University of Coventry.

Dr Pete Barry, Dr Angharad Jones and Dr John Harvey

Future research leaders to tackle global issues and commercialise innovations

15 June 2022

Dr Angharad Jones, School of Biosciences, Dr Pete Barry from the School of Physics and Astronomy and Dr John Harvey, soon to join the School of Mathematics, have been awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Scientists provide explanation for exceptional Tonga tsunami

13 June 2022

New mechanism describes how the tsunami travelled much further, much quicker and for much longer after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted.

Dr Ana Ros Camacho and Tasarla Deadman at the ESLA awards

Dr Ana Ros Camacho wins Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Enriching Student Life Awards

23 May 2022

Dr Ana Ros Camacho, Lecturer in the School of Mathematics, has been recognised for her contribution to enhancing the student experience with an award for Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the recent Enriching Student Life Awards.

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New resource to monitor children's reading progress

16 May 2022

The Central South Consortium has published a new reading test, developed by academics at Cardiff University, for children aged 1 to 11 in Welsh-medium schools.

Research Excellence Framework 2021 results

11 May 2022

The School of Mathematics has enjoyed success in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) with 98% of our overall submission considered world leading or internationally excellent.

Professor Hannah Fry lecture marks the opening of Abacws

28 April 2022

Mathematician and TV presenter talks about the joy of data at event to mark the opening of Cardiff University’s new state-of-the-art building.

The mathematics of zombies

Modelling pandemics: The Mathematics of Surviving Zombies

1 March 2022

Dr Thomas Woolley has created a webvid that uses mathematical modelling to demonstrate how long humans could survive a zombie apocalypse.

Cardiff academic to set subject benchmark statement

16 February 2022

Dr Jonathan Gillard has been appointed to the Advisory Board for the Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Benchmark Statement by the QAA

Artificial intelligence could be used to accurately predict tsunamis

29 November 2021

Machine learning could provide rapid assessment of underwater earthquakes

Impact award for Cardiff mathematical modelers

22 November 2021

Cardiff University academics recognised with prestigious award for pioneering work with the NHS

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Mathematical modelling crucial in reducing spread of Covid-19

5 August 2021

Experts from the School of Mathematics have created an online app to predict the threat of Covid-19 in educational settings.

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Maths playing a significant role in fight against COVID-19 with important new project

9 February 2021

Researchers at the School of Mathematics are developing mathematical models that assess the transmission of COVID-19 in indoor spaces, and how this is affected by ventilation, masks and antiviral technologies.

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Positive response to new CPD modules

14 January 2021

Public sector workers praise the benefits of CPD modules.

Farmers getting water

Maths expertise part of major international project to tackle climate change resilience in the Horn of Africa

12 November 2020

An international team of researchers and organisations has been awarded over €6.7M from EU Horizon 2020 to help tackle food and water insecurity in the Horn of Africa Drylands.