Cardiff University’s ambition to become a world leader in brain imaging research has been brought a step closer to realisation after receiving a vital funding boost worth £15.6M. Awarded by four separate funding bodies, the money will contribute to the ongoing development of a £44M state-of-the-art neuroimaging research facility. Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre […]
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The aim of the Technology Transfer team in Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is to drive Innovation, Intellectual Property and Impact across the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences by transferring research outputs into a commercial arena. In order to achieve this, a large part of their work is focused on developing innovative research by securing […]
The College of Biomedical and Life Sciences will be hosting two exhibition events open to everyone. 13th April 2015 – Glamorgan Building (Committee rooms 1 & 2) between 11:30am – 3pm 14th April 2015 – Sports & Social club, Heath Park between 11:30am – 3pm WHATs ON – workshop sessions 13th April 11:30am to 11:45am […]
On 9th January the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences held a patient day for people with Inherited Eye Disease. The purpose of the event was to sign-post patients towards services and raise awareness of the treatment and support that is available. The event brought together many key organisations involved with eye care in Wales. […]
Modelling 3D Facial Shape from DNA Tuesday 3rd March 1.00 to 2.00pm Dr Peter Claes, KU Leuven, ESAT/PSI/MIC Belgium Small Lecture Theatre, University Dental Hospital, Heath Park All Welcome www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3961191/pdf/pgen.1004224.pdf www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1872497314001732 Further details: Mrs Beverley Jones Email: jonesb5@cardiff.ac.uk / Tel: 029 2074 2447 (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) Travel grant opportunity British Council Indonesia Second City HE Partnerships Travel Grant Travel […]
Dr Jane Herron already had an established research career when she decided to take a break from it all and raise a family. Now back in the workplace thanks to a Wellcome Trust career re-entry fellowship award things are back on track. Earlier this month we caught up with Jane to discuss her experiences and […]
The International ambition of Cardiff University as laid out in The Way Forward is that in five years’ time, we will consistently be among the top 100 universities in the world. As importantly, Cardiff University will be recognised as an international university that is of benefit to Wales. Cardiff University is already an international organisation. […]
The Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) Cardiff University has secured £1.5m over two years from the Wellcome Trust through the Institutional Strategic Fund. The £1.5m will be match funded by the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences. What is ISSF? The Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) provides UK-based universities with an opportunity to invest in […]
Introducing the International office The International Office is here to support Schools and Colleges on meeting the Internationalisation objectives of the Way Forward strategy. A lot has changed over the last 12 months, so this is a good opportunity to introduce what we do and where we can help. Our team is keen to provide […]
The College of Biomedical and Life Sciences have introduced an annual Performance Development Review process of January to December. This means that all Performance Development Reviews (appraisals) will need to be conducted between January to March 2015. Managers and staff will need to ensure that these meetings are diarised well in advance and given the necessary priority. […]