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Did you join us for our postgraduate fayre this week? If not, we're hosting a live webinar on 17 March (11am) exploring ...
13/03/2026

Did you join us for our postgraduate fayre this week? If not, we're hosting a live webinar on 17 March (11am) exploring our postgraduate taught degrees with our course leads.

Our free webinar is your chance to get your study questions answered, covering various topics from funding to how to apply.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/chemistrypg2026

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A wnaethoch chi ymuno â ni yn ein Ffair Ôl-raddedig yr wythnos hon? Os na, rydym yn cynnal gweminar byw ar 17 Mawrth (11am) i ddarganfod mwy am ein cyrsiau ôl-raddedig a addysgir gyda’n harweinwyr cwrs.

Mae ein gweminar am ddim yn gyfle i chi gael atebion i’ch cwestiynau am astudio, gan gwmpasu amrywiaeth o bynciau – o gyllid i sut i wneud cais.

Cofrestrwch yma:
https://tinyurl.com/chemistrypg2026

Ar Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod, hoffem eich cyflwyno i un arall o enillwyr poster Cynhadledd Sefydliad Catalysis Caerd...
08/03/2026

Ar Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod, hoffem eich cyflwyno i un arall o enillwyr poster Cynhadledd Sefydliad Catalysis Caerdydd 2026, Taylor Wilde!

Mae ei hymchwil yn canolbwyntio ar syntheseiddio cymhlygion asid Lewis newydd o Grŵp 13 er mwyn actifadu a throsi CO₂, gan helpu gwyddonwyr i ddeall yn well sut y gellir dal a defnyddio carbon deuocsid yn fwy effeithiol. Mae’r canlyniadau cynnar yn addawol, gyda un o’r cymhlygion newydd eisoes yn dangos arwyddion cadarnhaol o actifadu CO₂.

Roedd ennill gwobr y poster yn foment arbennig i Taylor. Dywedodd: "Mae’n gwneud i mi deimlo bod fy ngwaith yn cael ei gydnabod, ac mae’n gyffrous gweld diddordeb parhaus mewn cemeg anorganig homogenaidd synthetig. Mae synthesis yn offeryn pwerus sy’n ein galluogi i ddeall hanfodion cemeg yn wirioneddol."

Wrth edrych ymlaen at 2026 ac ymlaen, mae Taylor yn gobeithio parhau i ddatblygu cymhlygion sefydlog ond adweithiol ar gyfer sefydlogi CO₂, gan fwynhau ei thaith PhD ar hyd y ffordd.

O ran ysbrydoliaeth, dywedodd Taylor fod y menywod yn ei bywyd yn chwarae rôl bwysig: "Rwy’n edmygu’r holl fenywod anhygoel o’m cwmpas. Rwy’n cael fy ysbrydoli gan fy ffrindiau a’m teulu bob dydd — ac yn enwedig gan fy mam, am yr holl gefnogaeth a’r cariad y mae hi wedi’i roi i mi.”

On , we'd like to introduce you to another of our CCI Conference 2025 poster winners, Taylor Wilde! Her research focuse...
08/03/2026

On , we'd like to introduce you to another of our CCI Conference 2025 poster winners, Taylor Wilde!

Her research focuses on synthesising new Group 13 Lewis acid complexes to activate and convert CO₂, helping scientists better understand how we might capture and utilise carbon dioxide more effectively. Early results are promising, with one of the newly synthesised complexes already showing positive signs of CO₂ activation.

Winning the poster prize was a special moment for Taylor:
“It makes me feel like my work is being validated, and it’s exciting to see continued interest in synthetic homogeneous inorganic chemistry. Synthesis is a powerful tool that helps us truly understand the fundamentals of chemistry.”

Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, Taylor hopes to continue developing stable yet reactive complexes for CO₂ fixation and enjoy her PhD journey along the way.

When it comes to inspiration,Taylor shared that the women in her life play a huge role: “I really look up to all the amazing women around me. I’m inspired by my friends and family every day — and especially my mum, for all the support and love she’s given me.”

PhDLife

Ar y Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod hwn rydym yn dathlu gwaith Jennifer Edwards yn , y mae ei hymchwil yn helpu i lywio s...
08/03/2026

Ar y Diwrnod Rhyngwladol y Menywod hwn rydym yn dathlu gwaith Jennifer Edwards yn , y mae ei hymchwil yn helpu i lywio safonau byd-eang ar gyfer cynhyrchion mislif.

Yn Ddarllenydd mewn Cemeg Ffisegol yn Sefydliad Catalysis Caerdydd, mae Dr Edwards wedi arwain datblygiad cynnyrch mislif hunan-lanhau sy’n gallu lladd hyd at 99.999% o facteria pan fydd yn agored i olau’r haul.

Mae tîm o wyddonwyr o Gaerdydd bellach yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr yn Nepal Academy of Science and Technology i addasu technoleg SunPad er mwyn helpu i lanhau cyflenwadau dŵr mewn cymunedau megis Dyffryn Kathmandu, lle mae hyd at 70% o’r ffynonellau dŵr wedi’u halogi gan bathogenau a gludir gan ddŵr.

Dywedodd Dr Edwards:
“Mae’n gyffrous iawn gweld y dechnoleg a arweiniodd at ein cynhyrchion mislif hunan-lanhau yn cael ei defnyddio mewn astudiaethau maes yn Nepal, ac eisoes yn dod o hyd i gymwysiadau newydd yn y wlad.”

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the work of Professor Jennifer Edwards at , whose research is helping ...
08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the work of Professor Jennifer Edwards at , whose research is helping shape global standards for menstrual products.

A Reader in Physical Chemistry at the Cardiff Catalysis Institute, Dr Edwards has led the development of a self-cleaning period product that can kill up to 99.999% of bacteria when exposed to sunlight.

Cardiff's team of scientists are now working together with researchers at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) to adapt SunPad’s technology to clean water supplies in communities like the Kathmandu Valley, where up to 70% of sources are contaminated with waterborne pathogens.

Dr Jennifer Edwards, a Reader in Cardiff University’s School of Chemistry, said: “It’s really exciting to see the technology that has led our self-cleaning period products to field studies in Nepal, already finding new applications in the country.”

Y hwn rydym yn dathlu llwyddiannau Rebecca Melen, Athro Cemeg Anorganig yn .Mae ei phrosiect arloesol RadicalCAT yn ar...
08/03/2026

Y hwn rydym yn dathlu llwyddiannau Rebecca Melen, Athro Cemeg Anorganig yn .

Mae ei phrosiect arloesol RadicalCAT yn archwilio sut y gall catalysis di-fetel greu llwybrau glanach a mwy cynaliadwy i gynhyrchu cynhyrchion fferyllol.

Fel y dywedodd yr Athro Melen: Am ddegawdau, mae metelau trosiannol wedi dominyddu catalysis. Ac yn gwbl briodol – maent yn bwerus, yn amlbwrpas ac yn hanfodol. Ond mae llawer ohonynt, yn enwedig y metelau gwerthfawr, yn ddrud, yn brin ac yn wenwynig… Felly’r cwestiwn y bydd prosiect RadicalCAT yn ei ofyn yw: beth petai metelau trosiannol ddim yr unig opsiwn i ni?

Gyda chefnogaeth Grant Cydgrynhoi’r Cyngor Ymchwil Ewropeaidd gwerth tua €2 miliwn, bydd y prosiect yn ymchwilio i adweithiau cemegol arloesol sy’n cael eu gyrru gan brosesau electrogemegol. Gyda dim ond 349 o brosiectau wedi’u hariannu o blith 3,121 o geisiadau, roedd y gystadleuaeth yn eithriadol o gystadleuol. Mae’r llwyddiant hwn yn dyst i wreiddioldeb a gwerth dull ymchwil yr Athro Melen.

Bydd RadicalCAT yn rhedeg am bum mlynedd, gan helpu i ddatblygu ffyrdd glanach a mwy effeithlon o gynhyrchu meddyginiaethau hanfodol.

This we’re celebrating the achievements of Rebecca Melen, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at .Her pioneering RadicalC...
08/03/2026

This we’re celebrating the achievements of Rebecca Melen, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at .

Her pioneering RadicalCAT project is exploring how metal-free catalysis could create cleaner, more sustainable routes to pharmaceuticals.

As Professor Melen shared: For decades, transition metals have ruled catalysis. And rightly so, they are powerful, versatile, and essential. But many, especially the precious metals, are expensive, scarce, and toxic... So, the question the RadicalCAT project will ask is: what if transition metals weren’t our only option?

Supported by a prestigious European Research Council Consolidator Grant of around €2 million, the project will investigate innovative chemical reactions powered by electrochemistry. With only 349 projects funded from 3,121 applications, the competition was intense. This win is a testament to the originality and value of Professor Melen's approach.

RadicalCAT will run for five years, helping unlock cleaner, smarter ways to make vital medicines.

ResearchImpact

For International Women's Day, Professor Deborah Kays shared this message: On International Women’s Day, I want to celeb...
08/03/2026

For International Women's Day, Professor Deborah Kays shared this message:

On International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women across our School of Chemistry. Over the past year, our students and staff have excelled at every level, from winning poster competitions to making significant contributions to the teaching and research culture of our School. These accomplishments reflect not only individual excellence but also the supportive and collaborative environment we continue to build together.

We are also proud to recognise our colleagues who have taken on national leadership roles, including Chair of a Royal Society of Chemistry Interest Group, as well as several who have received prestigious awards. Their successes highlight the strength, impact, and innovation of the women in our community. Thank you to all the women in the School for your dedication, leadership, and the inspiration you provide every day.

Ar International Women’s Day, hoffwn ddathlu cyflawniadau rhagorol menywod yn ein Hysgol Cemeg. Dros y flwyddyn ddiwetha...
08/03/2026

Ar International Women’s Day, hoffwn ddathlu cyflawniadau rhagorol menywod yn ein Hysgol Cemeg. Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, mae ein myfyrwyr a’n staff wedi rhagori ar bob lefel, o ennill cystadlaethau poster i wneud cyfraniadau sylweddol at ddiwylliant addysgu ac ymchwil yr Ysgol. Mae’r cyflawniadau hyn yn adlewyrchu nid yn unig ragoriaeth unigol, ond hefyd yr amgylchedd cefnogol a chydweithredol yr ydym yn parhau i’w feithrin gyda’n gilydd.

Rydym hefyd yn falch o gydnabod ein cydweithwyr sydd wedi ymgymryd â rolau arweinyddiaeth cenedlaethol, gan gynnwys Cadeirydd Grŵp Diddordeb y Royal Society of Chemistry, yn ogystal â sawl un sydd wedi derbyn gwobrau mawreddog. Mae eu llwyddiannau yn tynnu sylw at gryfder, effaith ac arloesedd y menywod yn ein cymuned. Diolch i’r holl fenywod yn yr Ysgol am eich ymroddiad, eich arweinyddiaeth a’r ysbrydoliaeth yr ydych yn ei darparu bob dydd.

For St David's Day, our team placed Welsh cakes around our buildings to celebrate Welsh heritage, culture and of course ...
02/03/2026

For St David's Day, our team placed Welsh cakes around our buildings to celebrate Welsh heritage, culture and of course the patron saint of Wales!

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Ar achlysur Dydd Gŵyl Dewi, gosododd ein tîm gacennau cri o amgylch ein hadeiladau er mwyn dathlu treftadaeth a diwylliant Cymru, ac wrth gwrs, ein nawddsant cenedlaethol.

Are you studying Chemistry, up for a challenge, and would enjoy winning a share of £3,000?Register through your Student ...
17/02/2026

Are you studying Chemistry, up for a challenge, and would enjoy winning a share of £3,000?

Register through your Student Futures Account for Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd's Science Innovation Challenge, taking place on Saturday February 28th.

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Ydych chi’n astudio Cemeg, yn barod am her, ac yn awyddus i ennill cyfran o £3,000?

Cofrestrwch drwy eich Cyfrif Student Futures ar gyfer Her Arloesi Gwyddoniaeth Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, a gynhelir ddydd Sadwrn 28 Chwefror.

We are delighted to announce that Sir Richard Catlow has been awarded the American Association for the Advancement of Sc...
16/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that Sir Richard Catlow has been awarded the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy.

This is in recognition of Professor Catlow's international coalition-building efforts to support global scientific collaboration, his championing of early-career research scientists, and his fortitude in overcoming challenges and blockers to international progress in scientific research.

We are very proud to have scientists like Professor Catlow as part of .

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Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod Syr Richard Catlow wedi derbyn Gwobr David a Betty Hamburg ar gyfer Diplomyddiaeth Wyddonol gan Gymdeithas America er Hyrwyddo Gwyddoniaeth (AAAS).

Mae'r wobr hon yn cydnabod ymdrechion rhyngwladol y Prifathro Catlow i feithrin cydweithrediad ledled y byd, ei gefnogaeth i wyddonwyr ar ddechrau eu gyrfaoedd ymchwil, a'i arweinyddiaeth wrth oresgyn heriau a rhwystrau i gynnydd rhyngwladol mewn ymchwil wyddonol.

Rydym yn hynod falch o gael gwyddonwyr fel y Prifathro Catlow yn rhan o .

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