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Safeguarding privacy in the age of AI: Exploring the potential of LLMs in data-sensitive workloads

Safeguarding privacy in the age of AI: Exploring the potential of LLMs in data-sensitive workloads

Posted on 12 March 2024 by Home of Innovation Blog

Our digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and protecting our personal data has never been more important. In this blog, Dr Will Webberley, Director and Chief Technology Officer, and Dr John […]

Retrofitting homes for a net zero future

Retrofitting homes for a net zero future

Posted on 27 February 2024 by Home of Innovation Blog

Retrofitting UK homes with energy-efficient technologies and insulation is a pivotal step towards curbing carbon emissions and fostering a sustainable future. In this blog, Dr Shan Hou and Professor Joanne […]

Do experiences of social isolation impact the mental health of young people?

Do experiences of social isolation impact the mental health of young people?

Posted on 7 February 2024 by Home of Innovation Blog

How does being isolated from other young people relate to mental health problems? In this blog, Dr Katherine Thompson, a postdoctoral research associate researching statistical models to predict depression at […]

Using fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to study differences in conspiracy believers

Using fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to study differences in conspiracy believers

Posted on 7 December 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

  The plethora of security ramifications of conspiracy beliefs range from public health endangerment to violent attacks on democratic institutions. In this blog, Isabella Orpen, a Research Assistant at the […]

Why do we fall for fake news? A brief insight into personality traits, government trust, and conspiracy mentality

Why do we fall for fake news? A brief insight into personality traits, government trust, and conspiracy mentality

Posted on 7 December 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

  What makes someone susceptible to disinformation? In this blog, Andrew Wainwright, an undergraduate student studying Human and Social Sciences at Cardiff University, discusses his research project into this area. […]

Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Posted on 30 November 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

  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 […]

Kickstarting innovation in public safety

Kickstarting innovation in public safety

Posted on 8 November 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

  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 […]

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 Home of Innovation Blog

  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 Home of Innovation Blog

  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 […]

Life with a rare condition – why community building is so important

Life with a rare condition – why community building is so important

Posted on 23 June 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

  My name is Sophie. My son, Calvin, is 15. Like many young people his age he enjoys Pokémon cards and pepperoni pizza. His favourite subject at school is art. […]