Research keeps Cardiff strong

Cardiff University has invested an impressive £20m in a new state-of-the-art centre for the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences which will open its doors to students this September. The school continues to offer a BSc in optometry and postgraduate research studentships.

Located a short walk from the current building, the new custom-designed facility is split over four floors and will feature more than 60 testing bays, large research areas, a dedicated eye clinic area and the very latest equipment. The school conducts research in four main areas: molecular research, ocular imaging, biophysics and clinical research. Head of school Professor Tim Wess describes the new centre as 'the biggest investment in eye research in the UK in over 20 years'.