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School of Social Sciences professor wins prestigious medal for outstanding research in Wales

6 December 2024

Professor Susan Baker awarded Learned Society of Wales’ Hoggan Medal for outstanding environmental research

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Social work graduate sees dissertation published in major journal

20 November 2024

Alumna’s research sheds light on how media portrayals can shape public perceptions of social work.

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Russian political technologists – experts in “information warfare” – prepare for US elections

24 October 2024

Report describes this “middle tier” of professionals who sit between Kremlin strategy and the delivery of disinformation operations.

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Physical activity up among secondary school pupils in Wales

22 October 2024

Schools Health Research Network (SHRN) survey results also reveal increase in bullying

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Broadcaster Babita Sharma explores the impact of disinformation

17 October 2024

Latest in Cardiff Conversations series focuses on issue that poses “serious threat to democracy”

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Festival set to uncover the impact of our digital lives and celebrate social science research

1 October 2024

Annual celebration showcases social science research

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School of Social Sciences Reader makes BBC Radio appearance to discuss prenatal screening

9 August 2024

A Reader at Cardiff University discusses genetic screening and testing in pregnancy on BBC radio.

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Misinformation campaigns under the spotlight for UK and US research collaboration

9 August 2024

Professor Martin Innes to investigate the impact of foreign influence operations

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Practical guidance to help schools maximise the impact of educational initiatives

23 July 2024

Review of current research provides insights for teachers

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Trial to prevent reoffending for partner abuse among men with substance use problems

22 July 2024

Female survivors from Wales to offer research insights for project

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Cardiff University professor contributes to the development of the Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy

11 July 2024

Cardiff University professor appointed to provide expert review of Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy.

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Cardiff University PhD student appointed as member of first-ever environmental college of experts

3 June 2024

A Cardiff University PhD student has been appointed as a member of the Office of Environmental Protection (OEP).

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.

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Cardiff University Reader appointed as board member at Wales’ social care regulator

28 May 2024

Cardiff University Reader appointed as board member at Wales’ social care regulator

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Academics share their research at Hay Festival

21 May 2024

Talks take place at the annual celebration of literature and the arts

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School of Social Sciences research team part of meeting international net zero emissions target

29 April 2024

Cardiff University researchers lead on European Union funded ALCHIMIA project.

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Study highlights inequalities between women and men in their chances of having their children taken into care

23 April 2024

Study highlights inequalities between women and men in their chances of having their children taken into care

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More support needed to help households transition to green energy, research concludes

23 April 2024

Feelings of stress and precarity make it difficult for people to think about transition in practice

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EU funding for new project on disinformation

17 April 2024

Cardiff University professor secures more than £250K in research funding.

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Funding to tackle challenges facing Wales’ rural communities

20 February 2024

Hopes for an inclusive, sustainable future