Author Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University is recognised in independent government assessments as one of Britain’s leading teaching and research universities and is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s most research intensive universities. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework ranked the University 5th in the UK for research excellence. Among its academic staff are two Nobel Laureates, including the winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine, University Chancellor Professor Sir Martin Evans. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, today the University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. The University’s breadth of expertise encompasses: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences; and the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, along with a longstanding commitment to lifelong learning.

Cheap Catalyst Coaxes Hydrogen From the Lawn

Cardiff University

Science & Medicine

Scientists have shown how sunlight and a cheap catalyst can unlock significant amounts of hydrogen from fescue grass. The method, now demonstrated for the first time, could potentially lead to a sustainable...

New initiative to revolutionise scientific research through openness

Cardiff University

News, Science & Medicine

A group of researchers led by Cardiff University are attempting to revolutionise scientific research. In January 2016, they launched "The Peer Reviewers’ Openness Initiative" (PRO) with the aim of...

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Author Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cheap Catalyst Coaxes Hydrogen From the Lawn

New initiative to revolutionise scientific research through openness