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Together, we are an unstoppable force for good

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University’s a big step. At Cardiff University, we take our biggest steps together.

We are committed to bringing the brightest minds together to find real-life solutions to the world's most challenging problems.

Join an open-minded community of thinkers and doers, and learn from leading experts whose research is shaping the future.

*   [Your next steps at Cardiff](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/)

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    of graduates in work, further study or travelling within 6 months 1

*   2nd

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    best Students' Union in the UK - one of the biggest, best, and most active in Britain 2

*   ÂŁ600m

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    invested in our campus and facilities - our biggest upgrade for a generation 3

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    of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent 4

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*   [Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Graduate Outcomes 2020/21 survey results 1](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/about/facts-and-figures)

*   [Whatuni Students' Union 2024 - All UK rankings 2](https://www.whatuni.com/student-awards-winners/wusca-rankings/students-union/)

*   [Cardiff University campus developments 3](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/campus-developments)

*   [Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 4](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/impact-and-innovation/quality-and-performance/ref-2021#REF%202021)

Together, our research can change the world

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As a Russell Group university in the capital of Wales, we work with communities, industry and government to help overcome the most urgent challenges of our times.

It makes the work that we do more rigorous, exciting and insightful, and generates real-world impact with a lasting legacy.

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[A new strategy, for a new future](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/about/our-profile/strategy)

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‘Our future, together’ builds on our history, values, strengths, resources and networks, and draws on our academic and professional expertise.

Research

[Untangling the mysteries of pretend play in parent-child interactions](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/stories/untangling-the-mysteries-of-pretend-play-in-parent-child-interactions)

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PhD student Catherine Sheehan is researching the role of pretend play in children’s emotional development.

Individually unique, collectively brilliant

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For over a century, we've championed progressive spirit, pushed for change and demanded more.

Today this spirit is needed more than ever, and it remains the beating heart of our university.

No matter your background, you'll be welcomed into a diverse, compassionate and united community, persevering towards a greater future for all.

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*   ### Learning together

    We believe the best education happens in partnership. We work with our students to put them at the forefront of discovery and to shape their study, so it centres around what drives them.

*   ### Research with impact

    Our researchers work closely together across disciplines and in partnership with industry and government to generate real-world impact with a lasting legacy.

*   ### Engaging for change

    Our communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our students and staff build meaningful relationships across our city and around the world which foster change and enrich lives.

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[Cardiff University ranks among World’s best](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2904256-cardiff-university-ranks-among-worlds-best)

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[Telescope observations reveal universe’s hours-old baby pictures, scientists say](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2903461-telescope-observations-reveal-universes-hours-old-baby-pictures,-scientists-say)

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[Enhancing the impartiality of political news](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2902567-enhancing-the-impartiality-of-political-news)

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[How AI can help prevent elephant poaching](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2896666-how-ai-can-help-prevent-elephant-poaching)

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At Cardiff University, we work together towards a better future for all. We believe that greatness comes from collaboration, co-creation and diversity of opinion.