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The role of the immune system in dementia

The role of the immune system in dementia

Posted on 17 March 2023 by Alumni team

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting one’s memories and ability to do cognitive tasks, as well as causing hallucinations and loss of motor control. In our recent Research Showcase event, Dr Mat Clement (PhD 2013) and Dr Wiola Zelek (PhD 2020) from the School of Medicine, discuss the role of infectious viruses, the immune system, and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s development.

#TeamCardiff fundraisers to take on Cardiff Half Marathon

#TeamCardiff fundraisers to take on Cardiff Half Marathon

Posted on 14 March 2022 by Anna Garton

At the end of March, #TeamCardiff runners will take part in the postponed Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for Cardiff University research. After an 18-month delay due to the pandemic, the 350-strong team of staff, students, alumni and friends are aiming to raise £70,000 for neuroscience and mental health research, and cancer research.

Sign up for #5kMay

Sign up for #5kMay

Posted on 29 April 2021 by Anna Garton

This month, the creators of the 5k lockdown challenge, Run For Heroes, have launched a new virtual running event, #5kMay. Find out how to support Cardiff University research by participating in your own 5k this May.

#TeamCardiff Q and A with Charlotte Arter

#TeamCardiff Q and A with Charlotte Arter

Posted on 1 July 2020 by Alumni team

Our #TeamCardiff Captain Hannah Sterritt caught up with international athlete Charlotte Arter for a fascinating question and answer session. Charlotte is the Welsh half marathon record holder, the female parkrun […]

Cardiff University at the 2019 National Eisteddfod

Cardiff University at the 2019 National Eisteddfod

Posted on 31 July 2019 by Alumni team

Cardiff University will be hosting a range of exciting events during the National Eisteddfod in Conwy County.

What the Urdd means to me

What the Urdd means to me

Posted on 31 May 2019 by Alumni team

This week, the Urdd Eisteddfod visits Cardiff Bay. Cardiff student, volunteer and competitor Nia Eyre (Welsh 2017-) told us what the Urdd means to her.

My Cardiff is… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

My Cardiff is… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Callum Drummond (BSc 2016) is the founder of Bula Batiki, a non-profit coconut oil company

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Posted on 28 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Enrolment Week (colloquially and infinitely better known as Freshers’ Week) has been a fixture of University life for generations; a sleepless seven day period during which thousands of new entrants […]

Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2017

Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2017

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Ynys Môn fydd lleoliad yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol eleni, rhwng 5 a 12 Awst. Drwy gydol yr wythnos, bydd Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnal nifer o ddigwyddiadau dan ein thema ar gyfer […]

Alumni gathering at the National Eisteddfod

Alumni gathering at the National Eisteddfod

Posted on 25 July 2017 by Susie Bailey

Join old friends and classmates for an informal chat over cheese and wine on Friday 11 August from 14.00-15.00 at the Cardiff University tent.

Your cancer is not my cancer: is personalised medicine the future?

Your cancer is not my cancer: is personalised medicine the future?

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Dr Robert Jones is the clinical lead for early phase trials at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. He and his team are bringing the latest treatments to patients, and offering a new line of hope to many people with cancer.

Wales in London

Wales in London

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Susie Bailey

March 21 2017: Cardiff Innovation System: Developing a powerful vision for innovation led growth in Wales Wales in London provides a link to Wales and allows you to be involved […]