The Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) at Cardiff University has announced the launch of a new business-facing service portal, marking a significant step forward in improving access to its facilities and expertise. The portal has been developed with funding from…
PBIAA fund wire bonding course at KLA
A recent wire bonding training course delivered by IMAPS-UK at KLA has been hailed a success, highlighting the strength of collaboration across industry and academia in South Wales. The course was funded by the South Wales Compound Semiconductor Impact Accelerator…
Award Recognition for Breakthrough Silicon Photonics Research
A major achievement has been announced in the field of silicon photonics, with Qiang Li receiving the Best Young Professional Paper Award at the IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference 2026. The award recognises Li’s paper, “Electrically Injected 1.55 µm InAs/InP Quantum…
Semiconductor Training Course Expands to Online Delivery
Work is underway to bring specialist semiconductor training to a wider audience, as Storm+Shelter filmed with Cardiff University’s Naresh Kumar to convert Introduction to Etching for Semiconductor Manufacturing course into a fully online format. The course, developed by Cardiff University’s…
New Call Launches for Study into Diversity Barriers in Semiconductor Workforce
A new funding call has been launched inviting proposals for a pilot study aimed at addressing diversity challenges within the semiconductor research workforce. The initiative is led collaboratively by REWIRE‑IKC, the National Epitaxy Facility, CHIMES‑IKC, and The Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing…
Study Highlights Future Sustainability Challenges in Global Semiconductor Supply Chains
A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports has delivered one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of the environmental sustainability of the semiconductor supply chain, offering insights into how its impact may evolve over the coming decades. The…