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Cardiff University launching Cleanroom Protocols CPD course

Cardiff University launching Cleanroom Protocols CPD course

Posted on 21 April 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  Cardiff University has launched the first in a series of short CPD courses for the compound semiconductor sector, as part of the CSconnected SIPF project. The Cleanroom Protocols course […]

ICS Clean Room open for business

ICS Clean Room open for business

Posted on 15 April 2023 by Heath Jeffries

Solutions for industry under one roof  Bringing industry and academia together to produce new products and processes can prove challenging. The Institute for Compound Semiconductors’ state-of-the-art cleanroom attempts to bridge […]

Tackling tomorrow’s challenges

Tackling tomorrow’s challenges

Posted on 27 March 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  How does society solve its ‘wicked’ problems? Governments under pressure can be reluctant to act, businesses unmotivated, charities and funders constrained by their misson. Universities can help to bridge […]

Build it and they will stay? Making physics stick in south Wales

Build it and they will stay? Making physics stick in south Wales

Posted on 10 March 2023 by Heath Jeffries

The Institute of Physics (IOP) has been looking at the role of physics in the Welsh economy. After a recent visit to Cardiff University, the IOP’s former policy manager in […]

Calling tomorrow’s Compound Semiconductor experts

Calling tomorrow’s Compound Semiconductor experts

Posted on 7 March 2023 by Heath Jeffries

The Compound Semiconductor (CS) industry anchors dozens of companies and thousands of jobs in South Wales. Careers in CS offer talented recruits the chance to work on next generation chip […]

CASPER Shield – ‘detect and protect’ cybersecurity for Smart Homes

CASPER Shield – ‘detect and protect’ cybersecurity for Smart Homes

Posted on 1 March 2023 by Heath Jeffries

Cardiff innovation showcase at Cyber Innovation Series A cybersecurity system that helps protect smart homes from cyber-attacks has debuted at a UK Government ‘dragon’s den’ event. CASPER Shield uses first-hand […]

Innovating during a downturn: support available for SMEs

Innovating during a downturn: support available for SMEs

Posted on 23 February 2023 by Heath Jeffries

The UK is predicted to slide into a recession in 2023, which will impact businesses of all sizes and sectors. Potential challenges ahead include reduced demand, supply chain issues, lower […]

A curriculum for children’s health and wellbeing

A curriculum for children’s health and wellbeing

Posted on 10 February 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  Wales welcomed its new Curriculum for Wales last autumn, including changes to the way learners and schools are assessed, and changes to the way educators are trained and upskilled. […]

Ignite your research career with Welsh Crucible

Ignite your research career with Welsh Crucible

Posted on 3 February 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  The call for applications to Welsh Crucible 2023 is open – and there are just two weeks left to apply!  Welsh Crucible is a programme of personal, professional and […]

Cyber Innovation Hub – An Ecosystem for Excellence

Cyber Innovation Hub – An Ecosystem for Excellence

Posted on 2 February 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  The Cyber Innovation Hub (CIH) aims to transform the Cardiff Capital Region into a leading UK cyber cluster by 2030. Creating a pipeline of new cyber products, high-growth businesses […]