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Retrofitting homes for a net zero future

Retrofitting homes for a net zero future

Posted on 27 February 2024 by Innovation + Impact 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 […]

Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Fuelling a renewable transition to Net Zero

Posted on 30 November 2023 by Innovation + Impact 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 […]

Developing Net Zero Solutions

Developing Net Zero Solutions

Posted on 2 October 2023 by Innovation + Impact blog

  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 - […]

CS research for better health

CS research for better health

Posted on 25 September 2023 by Innovation + Impact blog

  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 Innovation + Impact 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 Innovation + Impact 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 […]

Conducting Net Zero research

Conducting Net Zero research

Posted on 31 July 2023 by Innovation + Impact blog

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 […]

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 Innovation + Impact blog

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 Innovation + Impact blog

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 […]