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Know your clock: next generation fitness

Know your clock: next generation fitness

Posted on 19 December 2023 by Home of Innovation Blog

Your body will function and perform differently at one time of day to another, based on a combination of your genetics and your environment, which is unique to you. When […]

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 Innovation + Impact 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 Innovation + Impact 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 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 […]

Kickstarting innovation in public safety

Kickstarting innovation in public safety

Posted on 8 November 2023 by Innovation + Impact 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 […]

Developing Net Zero Solutions

Developing Net Zero Solutions

Posted on 2 October 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  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 - […]

CPD for CSconnected

CPD for CSconnected

Posted on 28 September 2023 by Heath Jeffries

Semiconductor industry partners are enjoying a hands-on introduction to new Cardiff University CPD courses. Kate Sunderland, CPD Project Manager (CSconnected) explains... "Professionals from across the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster, […]

CS research for better health

CS research for better health

Posted on 25 September 2023 by Heath Jeffries

  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 […]