95%
of our graduates were in employment and/or further study, due to start a new job or course, or doing other activities, such as travelling.
(HESA 2021)
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6 July 2016
Brand new images from the Herschel Space Observatory give unprecedented insight into the lives of stars and galaxies.
15 June 2016
LIGO scientists detect “fantastically weak” gravitational wave signal from the merging of two black holes
A billion-year-old wave activity has been detected.
10 June 2016
Researchers first to witness a supermassive black hole preparing for a "chaotic" feast at the centre of a distant galaxy.
9 June 2016
Experts show supermassive black hole preparing for a ‘chaotic’ feast one billion light years from Earth
15 April 2016
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31 March 2016
Cardiff experts inspire the next generation of scientists at Science Alive 2016.
14 March 2016
Dr Matthew Smith will attend the prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in June 2016.
11 March 2016
Findings published on the measurement of the force between magnetic monopoles.
7 March 2016
Creation of first practical silicon-based laser has the potential to transform communications, healthcare and energy systems
22 February 2016
University scientists play crucial role in securing new gravitational wave detector for India
11 February 2016
University scientists open a new window into the Universe as gravitational waves are detected for the first time
10 February 2016
The School of Physics and Astronomy has been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics’
7 January 2016
The Chancellor George Osborne announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre.
9 November 2015
University researcher picks up inaugural communication award for engaging the public with astrophysics
2 October 2015
University researchers begin their search for tiny ripples in space
1 October 2015
New funding for University outreach project gives thousands of Welsh school children access to global high-tech telescope network.
27 August 2015
Cardiff University experts provide first direct evidence of galaxy ‘metamorphosis’
20 August 2015
Senior Science Adviser at European Space Agency discusses ‘most exciting space exploration mission in decades’
7 October 2014
Athena Swan status renewed for commitment to promoting gender equality
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