Pharmabees

About the project

How we're creating a bee friendly city and helping the fight against superbugs.

Cutting edge research exploring how the pollination of certain plants could lead to the development of drugs to treat serious medical conditions now resistant to traditional antibiotics - otherwise known as 'superbugs'.

Creating a bee friendly city

Numerous bee hives have been placed around Cardiff University. Specific plants have also been embedded throughout the campus grounds to encourage the production of super-honey and aid the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ' superbug research.

Watch our video about creating a bee friendly city

Research

Find out more about the innovative research and findings that have inspired the Pharmabees project.

Schools

Pharmabees works with Schools and Colleges across Cardiff.

Campus

The project began with hives on Redwood and has spread across the campus.

Community

Pharmabees has captured the imagination of people in Cardiff from all walks of life.

Scientists call for help to save endangered Welsh bees

9 September 2024

Scientists ask for the public to help save endangered Welsh bees by reporting bee sightings.

Scientists brew killer bee beer

16 May 2024

Scientists use extracts from killer bees to brew beer

Welsh ‘wellness’ tea arrives in lockdown

8 January 2021

Welsh Brew and Cardiff create green tea

Research areas