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Farming

Urgent action needed for a sustainable future

4 September 2018

Landmark book explores significance of nature and environmentalism in Social Sciences

Skyline

Major conference explores changing geographical landscapes

29 August 2018

Future of the UK after Brexit to be discussed

Breaking down surf culture clichés

17 August 2018

Exploring surfing culture and the limiting nature of widely held stereotypes

Bursary success

9 August 2018

Three students awarded Rees Jeffreys Bursaries to pursue postgraduate programmes

Eisteddfod sign

Results of Eisteddfod study to be revealed

30 July 2018

Researchers investigate visitors’ satisfaction levels, travel plans and cultural attitudes

Potatoes

The clock is ticking for UK food security unless a deal is done, says new report

24 July 2018

Specialists urge the Government to keep focussed on food during Brexit negotiations

Graduation marked with awards

24 July 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018

RGS conference draws record numbers to Cardiff

17 July 2018

Hundreds of delegates registered to attend the three-day conference

School welcomes smart city advocate to its community

17 July 2018

Peter Madden OBE appointed Professor of Practice

Image of Dr Neil Harris receiving a certificate from RTPI Chief Executive, Victoria Hills

RTPI recognition for ‘outstanding service’

12 July 2018

Academic scoops prestigious prize from Industry body

Critter carbonara – UK explores insects-as-food

27 June 2018

Academic explores the experiences, understandings and practices of edible insect farmers in the UK

Riding high in Guardian rankings

7 June 2018

Ninth in the UK and best in Wales for Geography

Female PhD researcher receives her best paper prize from a male representative of the Housing Studies Association

PhD student scoops prestigious early career research prize

14 May 2018

Annual award recognises best housing-related paper by an early career academic

Dr Craig Gurney sits in a lecture theatre holding his award

Lecturer scoops Innovation award

11 May 2018

Dr Craig Gurney has won the 2018 Enriching Student Life Award for Most Innovative Member of Staff

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Community spirit at end-of-year Ball

4 May 2018

Almost 400 students and staff celebrate the end of term with Summer Ball

Student recognition for academic innovation

30 April 2018

Dr Craig Gurney has been shortlisted at the 2018 Enriching Student Life Awards

Education think-piece secures best paper award

26 April 2018

Dr Peter Mackie wins Journal of Geography Award

Image of homeless man sleeping on a bench

Abolish ‘priority need’ to tackle rough sleeping in Wales

25 April 2018

Cardiff University academic providing important analysis to policy makers

british-and-eu-flags

Academics at the forefront of research into Brexit

29 March 2018

Cardiff University experts informing the debate

Places of worship as symbols of unity and division

29 March 2018

Event looked at how modern places of worship can often divide as well as unite communities