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COLIF: Achieving Impact through Cross-Institution Collaboration

COLIF: Achieving Impact through Cross-Institution Collaboration

Posted on 3 August 2026 by Phil Lambert

How can universities contribute in a meaningful way to their communities? How can researchers stay close to what people need? And how can civic partners make the most of the […]

Driving Sustainable Fan Behaviour in Sport: Co-creating Evidence and Impact

Driving Sustainable Fan Behaviour in Sport: Co-creating Evidence and Impact

Posted on 16 July 2026 by Phil Lambert

As we reach the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup and reflect how this is one of the world's biggest sporting events, bringing together fans, communities and cultures on […]

How can Wales secure greater public benefit from development?

How can Wales secure greater public benefit from development?

Posted on 6 July 2026 by Phil Lambert

A Cardiff University project supported through the ESRC Strategic Impact Fund brought together planners, policymakers, housing organisations and industry specialists from across Wales to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding […]

Fostering empathy for endangered animals through creative writing and drawing workshops

Fostering empathy for endangered animals through creative writing and drawing workshops

Posted on 22 June 2026 by Blogs Admin

Biodiversity is declining, with up to one million species at risk of extinction. During World Insect Week (22–28 June), we’re highlighting research exploring how creativity can help children better understand […]

Evidencing and developing the reach and sustainability of a tool for assessing psychological skills in firefighters (THINCS)

Evidencing and developing the reach and sustainability of a tool for assessing psychological skills in firefighters (THINCS)

Posted on 21 May 2026 by Phil Lambert

THINCS is an established system, co-produced with the National Fire Chiefs Council, for assessing the psychological skills of firefighters, including decision-making and resilience in high-pressure situations. It supports safe and […]

Discovering Local Histories: Delivering Welsh History in the New Curriculum for Wales

Discovering Local Histories: Delivering Welsh History in the New Curriculum for Wales

Posted on 18 May 2026 by Phil Lambert

Under the new Curriculum for Wales, primary and secondary teachers are expected to embed Welsh history across schemes of work, but many lack the resources and confidence to do so. […]

Minimally invasive diagnosis and prognostic markers for mast cell tumours in companion animals

Minimally invasive diagnosis and prognostic markers for mast cell tumours in companion animals

Posted on 18 April 2026 by Phil Lambert

Mast cell tumours are a common cancer in companion animals, particularly dogs, but it can be difficult to decide which treatment to use on them. This research focuses on developing […]

Co-developing a digital endometriosis symptom tracking and reporting tool to aid communication in healthcare

Co-developing a digital endometriosis symptom tracking and reporting tool to aid communication in healthcare

Posted on 18 March 2026 by Phil Lambert

As we near the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we are taking the opportunity to showcase the impact work by Dr Robyn Jackowich in collaboration with Fair Treatment for the […]

Conceptualising and Supporting Girls’ Leadership

Conceptualising and Supporting Girls’ Leadership

Posted on 8 March 2026 by Phil Lambert

On International Womens Day, we are pleased to highlights Dr Rosie Walters' Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)–funded project on women's leadership and everyday activism. Working […]

EVAssay: A liquid biopsy transforming prostate cancer diagnosis

EVAssay: A liquid biopsy transforming prostate cancer diagnosis

Posted on 7 March 2026 by Phil Lambert

As part of UK Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing this Medical Research Council (MRC), Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funded project exploring EVAssay, a blood-based diagnostic approach to support more […]