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Catalysing Innovation

Catalysing Innovation

Posted on 25 January 2021 by Peter Rawlinson

Switching online for its eighth annual conference, Cardiff Catalysis Institute’s showpiece symposium continued to attract top speakers from academia and industry. Institute Director, Professor Duncan Wass, outlines the success of the recent event.  “It’s long been the highlight of the […]

Banking on innovation

Banking on innovation

Posted on 18 January 2021 by Peter Rawlinson

The Development Bank of Wales works with Cardiff University to turn research into products and processes that drive prosperity. Together, we share knowhow to nurture home-grown businesses. Here, Dr Nick […]

Positive response to new CPD modules

Positive response to new CPD modules

Posted on 14 January 2021 by Peter Rawlinson

Public sector workers have praised the benefits of the CPD modules from the new MSc in Data Analytics for Government (MDataGov). The MSc is provided through the strategic partnership between the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Cardiff University.  […]

Are you a future leader in AI and Robotics?

Are you a future leader in AI and Robotics?

Posted on 11 January 2021 by Peter Rawlinson

Humans and Robots, Human-Like AI, Ethical and Explainable AI, Human-centred Technologies and Society… just a few of the futuristic themes on the menu at this year’s first annual conference event […]

The future for sustainable food

The future for sustainable food

Posted on 6 January 2021 by Peter Rawlinson

Experts from Cardiff University’s Sustainable Places Research Institute (PLACE) say sustainable and just food systems are more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academics from the Institute joined ASPECT’s […]

Rising to the challenge of 2020

Posted on 16 December 2020 by Peter Rawlinson

https://youtu.be/3OZ_gb2qC3E Despite the stark trials of 2020, innovation at Cardiff maintained continuity. Partnerships thrived, talented people secured funding and future innovation places headed skywards towards completion.   HEFCW’s Research Wales Innovation Fund provided welcome additional resources to support our spin-out pipeline and enterprise ecosystem, aligned to a refreshed strategy, The […]

Driving successful graduate careers

Driving successful graduate careers

Posted on 10 December 2020 by Peter Rawlinson

Even before 2020, there was growing uncertainty over young people’s career prospects. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that concern - and spurred the hunt for solutions. In the latest Home of Innovation blog, the Edge Foundation (Edge) summarises a recent symposium […]

Shaping Spaces: a new ASPECT for CAUKIN

Shaping Spaces: a new ASPECT for CAUKIN

Posted on 2 December 2020 by Peter Rawlinson

Cardiff University graduate start-up CAUKIN Studio has been creating impact through architecture for five years. Working with communities, NGOs, students, and professionals, CAUKIN Studio creates access to better designed and […]

Championing Student Innovation

Championing Student Innovation

Posted on 25 November 2020 by Peter Rawlinson

Are you a student with a big idea? Cardiff University ‘s Enterprise and Start-up Team is leading two projects to champion student innovation and entrepreneurship projects across Wales. Cardiff University’s […]

A partnership for better public policy 

A partnership for better public policy 

Posted on 20 November 2020 by Peter Rawlinson

Innovation in public policy is founded on trust over time. After years of joint working, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Cardiff University forged a strategic partnership in pursuit of mutual goals in July last year. Here, the UK’s National Statistician, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, […]