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The 2014 Research Excellence Framework ranked the University 5th in the UK for research excellence.</span></p> <p><span>Among its academic staff are two Nobel Laureates, including the winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine, 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.</span></p> <p><span>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. Cardiff’s flagship Research Institutes are offering radical new approaches to pressing global problems. </span></p> <hr /> <div class=universities_case_studies> <h2>Case studies</h2> <p>The case studies below are just a snapshot of the range of activity taking place at Cardiff University. From world-class research and collaboration with industry to innovative programmes designed to improve access for all students to higher education.</p><nav class="articleList"> <article> <header>Research</header> <a href="/policy/case-studies/cardiff-university-leading-the-world-in-compound-semiconductor-development/"> <div class=thumbnail> <img alt="" src="/media/5966/translational-research-hub.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=187&height=185&rnd=132768071050000000" /> </div> <div> <h3>Cardiff University - Leading the world in compound semiconductor development </h3> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW80791515 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80791515 BCX0">Cardiff University is a lead partner in a consortium which has created the world's first compound semiconductor cluster in Wales. CSconnected will help position the region as a global leader in enabling new and emerging technologies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80791515 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW80791515 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p class=more>Read more ></p> </div> </a> </article> <article> <header>Education</header> <a href="/policy/case-studies/enhancing-academic-maths-and-language-skills/"> <div> <h3>Enhancing academic, maths and language skills</h3> <p>At Russell Group universities, professional support staff work in partnership with academic staff to help undergraduates and postgraduates get the most from their studies by running workshops for academic, maths and language skills.</p> <p class=more>Read more ></p> </div> </a> </article> <article> <header>Access and inclusion</header> <a href="/policy/case-studies/further-examples-of-how-russell-group-universities-are-helping-to-raise-attainment/"> <div class=thumbnail> <img 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