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Gravitational Waves research building

Green light for gravitational wave detector in India

22 February 2016

University scientists play crucial role in securing new gravitational wave detector for India

Gravitational waves

Space-time ripples detected for the very first time

11 February 2016

University scientists open a new window into the Universe as gravitational waves are detected for the first time

Juno Practitioner logo

Recognition for Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

10 February 2016

The School of Physics and Astronomy has been awarded Juno Practitioner status by the Institute of Physics’

George Osborne on his visit to the School of Physics and Astronomy

Chancellor announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre

7 January 2016

The Chancellor George Osborne announces £50m for new Cardiff innovation centre.

Colin Riordan and Matthew Allen

Communication award for early career researcher

9 November 2015

University researcher picks up inaugural communication award for engaging the public with astrophysics

Advanced LIGO project, USA

Hunt for Einstein’s “elusive” gravitational waves begins

2 October 2015

University researchers begin their search for tiny ripples in space

Telescope

Observing the Universe from the classroom

1 October 2015

New funding for University outreach project gives thousands of Welsh school children access to global high-tech telescope network.

Galaxy

Unraveling the history of galaxies

27 August 2015

Cardiff University experts provide first direct evidence of galaxy ‘metamorphosis’

Rosetta ston

Rosetta mission uncovered at Museum

20 August 2015

Senior Science Adviser at European Space Agency discusses ‘most exciting space exploration mission in decades’

Athena Swan Bronze Award

Commitment to women in science

7 October 2014

Athena Swan status renewed for commitment to promoting gender equality