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Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Net Zero, Net Zero Innovation Institute, University Innovation and Research Institutes

Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Posted on 30 November 2023 by Natalie Ross

  Climate change is the greatest challenge of our age. It is essential to address environmental and socio-economic challenges when envisioning a sustainable world. Immediate plans of action are crucial […]

Security Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute, University Innovation and Research Institutes

Kickstarting innovation in public safety

Posted on 8 November 2023 by Natalie Ross

  Kickstarter funding schemes are a fantastic catalyst for nurturing new research collaborations and initiatives. In this blog we discuss four projects that have benefitted from Kickstarter funding provided by […]

Institute for Compound Semiconductors, Net Zero, Net Zero Innovation Institute

Developing Net Zero Solutions

Posted on 2 October 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  The Institute for Compound Semiconductors at Cardiff University’s Translational Research Hub (TRH) works with industry to develop Net Zero solutions. At the Hub’s recent launch event, two researchers - […]

CSconnected, Institute for Compound Semiconductors, Professional Development, TRH

CPD for CSconnected

Posted on 28 September 2023 by Heath Jeffries

Semiconductor industry partners are enjoying a hands-on introduction to new Cardiff University CPD courses. Kate Sunderland, CPD Project Manager (CSconnected) explains... "Professionals from across the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster, […]

 
CS research for better health

CS research for better health

Posted on 25 September 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  Tiny electronic chips called compound semiconductors offer endless possibilities in tomorrow’s world, from more efficient lighting, heating and transport to more effective healthcare diagnosis. At this year’s launch of […]

Do basins offshore in Wales hold the key to reducing carbon emissions?

Do basins offshore in Wales hold the key to reducing carbon emissions?

Posted on 20 September 2023 by Natalie Ross

  Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are on the rise, and the challenge of safely capturing and storing this greenhouse gas is on many national agendas. In this blog, Dr […]

The Net Zero Innovation Institute: an exceptional environment for Early Career Researchers’ growth

The Net Zero Innovation Institute: an exceptional environment for Early Career Researchers’ growth

Posted on 18 September 2023 by Natalie Ross

  The need to reduce human-made greenhouse gases and achieve net zero is arguably the greatest and most urgent challenge our world has faced since the industrial revolution. Dr Andrea […]

Catalysis for a better world

Catalysis for a better world

Posted on 6 September 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  The UK’s newest centre for Net Zero solutions brings industry and scientists together to solve complex global challenges. Resarchers in the Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) and Cardiff Catalysis […]

On the road to a wiser society

On the road to a wiser society

Posted on 23 August 2023 by Heath Jeffries

SPARK convenes social science-led expertise to tackle complex societal challenges. Driven by creativity, curiosity, and entrepreneurship, its researchers aim to create a ‘wiser society’ to help individuals, communities and organisations […]

Conducting Net Zero research

Conducting Net Zero research

Posted on 31 July 2023 by Heath Jeffries

Cardiff University’s Translational Research Hub (TRH) works with industry to develop solutions to society’s grand challenges. At the recent TRH launch event, Professor Peter Smowton, Managing Director of the Institute […]