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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