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Strengthening Research and Development capabilities through collaboration

Strengthening Research and Development capabilities through collaboration

Posted on 10 April 2024 by Innovation + Impact blog

Cardiff University’s long standing relationship with Eriez®, a global leader in separation technologies, has been further enhanced by Eriez’ recent inauguration of its cutting-edge Research and Development hub at Cardiff […]

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 Innovation + Impact 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 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 […]

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 Innovation + Impact 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 […]

Know your clock: next generation fitness

Know your clock: next generation fitness

Posted on 19 December 2023 by Innovation + Impact 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 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 - […]