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Research

We bring research into the real world. Our researchers work closely together across disciplines, and in partnership with industry and government, to generate real-world impact with a lasting legacy.

Individually unique, collectively brilliant

We believe that by working together, we can make great things happen. We are committed to bringing the brightest minds together to find real-life solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.

From reversing the ravages of Alzheimer’s to reducing violent crime, our community of researchers is helping to create a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable world.

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  • Quality research

    Quality research

    We are a top 20 UK university for overall quality of research, impact, and environment. (REF 2021)
  • Making a difference

    Making a difference

    90% of our research has been confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent. (REF 2021)
  • Real-world benefits

    Real-world benefits

    We are ranked 11th in the UK for research impact in both academia and our society. (REF 2021)
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Supporting researchers

Our researchers have access to a wide range of development programmes, cutting-edge facilities, extensive library resources and expert advice.

Research equipment

Find facilities and equipment within the University to support your research.

Postgraduate research

Our research degrees give you the opportunity to investigate your subject amongst field-leading researchers with truly first-class facilities.

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Who we work with

Working with industry across the whole of the UK, we encourage, support and develop innovation.

Work with us

We work with businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors.

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Take part in research

Take part in our research and help improve the lives of people in Cardiff and the wider world.

Our thriving research culture supports our researchers and technicians as they tackle some of society’s biggest challenges.

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Karin Wahl-JorgensenUniversity Dean of Research Culture and Environment

News

Origins of black holes revealed in their spin, study finds

Gravitational waves data held clues for high-mass black holes’ violent beginnings

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New anticancer T-cell type discovered

Cardiff University researchers have discovered a new anticancer T-cell subtype, which could help our immune system tackle cancer in the future.

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Too hot to go outside: female, high-income, and older groups, most likely to ‘order in’ during heatwaves

Study reveals heat exposure transfers to urban food delivery workers during extreme weather events

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Past climate change shifts ocean currents and winds, altering heat and carbon exchange in the Southern Ocean, study finds

Analysis of global climate patterns from past 1.5 million years reveal links between ocean circulation and climate changes

Research stories

Revealing the anatomy of Welsh using MRI

Our research is helping Welsh learners overcome pronunciation difficulties that impact their confidence and ability to integrate into Welsh-speaking communities.

Cutting through the chaos – how disinformation is shaping our reality

Professor Martin Innes’ research on disinformation explores its impact on democratic societies in the information age.

Untangling the mysteries of pretend play in parent-child interactions

PhD student Catherine Sheehan is researching the role of pretend play in children’s emotional development.