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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs had limited impact on sharks and rays

A groundbreaking new study using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) has revealed that the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago caused only a modest decline in shark and ray species. 

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University scientists awarded funding for innovative dementia research

Experts at Swansea University Medical School have secured extra support for a groundbreaking study into brain ageing and genes that could advance drug development.

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Swansea University to support Argentine creative entrepreneurs

Swansea University’s School of Management has partnered with UK-based consultancy Libra Europe to deliver the 2026 Diseño Argentino Exponencial — Creative Bootcamp, an international entrepreneurship programme supporting emerging entrepreneurs across Argentina’s design and creative sectors.

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Study reveals children in contact with family court more likely to self-harm

Children in contact with family court, whether following parental separation or care proceedings are more likely to self-harm than those who have no contact with the family justice system. 

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Driving forward sustainable solar technology

Swansea University’s position as a world leader in sustainable solar manufacturing is set to go from strength to strength following a prestigious £3 million research award.

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Supporting children’s participative rights in the classroom

A collaborative research team involving Swansea University has just released guidance aimed at supporting new teachers to embed children’s participative rights in schools.

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Could dietary change support adolescent mental health?

A study led by researchers at Swansea University suggests that dietary patterns may play a role in adolescent mental health and sets out a detailed research roadmap to better understand this relationship.

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Study finds dust-resilient perovskite solar cells could cut manufacturing costs

New research has shown that perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are remarkably resilient to dust during production, challenging the industry belief that high-performance solar technology must be manufactured in sterile and expensive "cleanrooms”.

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Chris Baker

Swansea scientist’s £1m award to expand understanding of antimatter

A Swansea University scientist has been awarded almost £1m to lead a new research team investigating antimatter gravity.

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Giulia Fantini's primary research focuses on executive compensation, corporate governance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues, with a particular emphasis on climate change and corporate disclosure.

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New report sounds alarm on AI chatbots driving violence against women and girls

A new report provides the first comprehensive analysis of how AI chatbots are reshaping violence against women and girls (VAWG) in dangerous new ways.

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Chris George

National Cardiovascular Research Network lands transformative grant

A new interdisciplinary network of leading clinicians, researchers, patients and innovators has secured landmark funding that will transform efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease across Wales.

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