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Switching to Cardiff innovations

Switching to Cardiff innovations

Posted on 17 January 2022 by Innovation + Impact blog

Cardiff University helps businesses thrive by sharing academic knowhow. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is one of the best ways for organisations to innovate and grow. KTPs link a business […]

2021 – Connecting, Collaborating, Creating

2021 – Connecting, Collaborating, Creating

Posted on 20 December 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

Cardiff University’s work to turn research into real-world remedies for society’s pressing problems continued apace in 2021. New teams were assembled, buildings delivered, deals done, awards won. Here, we look […]

Delivering for Welsh research and innovation

Delivering for Welsh research and innovation

Posted on 13 December 2021 by Professor Kim Graham

Cardiff University is a critical driver of the economy of Wales. Our excellent research stimulates collaboration with business, promotes economic growth and job creation, improves wellbeing and health outcomes, and engages and supports communities.  Professor Kim Graham, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Enterprise sets […]

Meet Team sbarc|spark!

Meet Team sbarc|spark!

Posted on 6 December 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

A unique centre of innovation that puts ideas to work is on its way. sbarc|spark has been described as ‘society’s new superlab.’ It brings together Cardiff University experts and entrepreneurs […]

Arriving in SPARK: Y Lab’s next chapter

Arriving in SPARK: Y Lab’s next chapter

Posted on 29 November 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

Y Lab (Welsh for ‘the lab’) is Cardiff University’s public services innovation lab for Wales. Their purpose is to support Welsh public services to address societal challenges, which they achieve by […]

Christmas delights at Wales Student Market

Christmas delights at Wales Student Market

Posted on 22 November 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

If you’re looking for a gift this Christmas, why not try browsing the Wales Student Market? When Covid threatened Christmas in 2020, it put an end to the traditional student […]

Remaking a Difference

Remaking a Difference

Posted on 1 November 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

How can Wales contribute to ‘net zero’ carbon by 2050? Tackling climate change by reducing carbon emissions and cutting consumption are central to this week’s UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. When RemakerSpace opens this winter, it will help bridge the gap between industry and education – […]

Join us in society’s new ‘superlab’

Join us in society’s new ‘superlab’

Posted on 27 October 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

A unique centre of innovation that puts ideas to work is on its way. sbarc | spark has been described as ‘society’s new superlab.’ It brings together Cardiff University experts […]

Calling all Student Go-Getters!

Calling all Student Go-Getters!

Posted on 11 October 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

The new University term is about to kick off. As freshers and seasoned students return, thoughts can turn to life after uni. Here, Claire Parry-Witchell, the dedicated business mentor for […]

Maximising data brings business benefits

Maximising data brings business benefits

Posted on 4 October 2021 by Innovation + Impact blog

Cardiff University help Virtus Tech improve their data capabilities and deliver greater benefits to clients. The company, based in Cardiff’s Tramshed Tech coworking space, specialise in the creation and hosting of digital 360-degree tours. Co-founders Robin Davies and […]