A cream background with red, yellow and white abstract shapes in the top left and bottom right corners. In the top left there is the Cardiff Babylab logo. Underneath there is large text that says ‘ICDL Conference 2026’. Below this there is text that says ‘Cardiff Babylab is looking forward to this year’s IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL)!’. Underneath there is a rectangular banner containing the ICDL 2026 conference logo, alongside text that reads ‘2026 IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning, Kyoto, Japan, 15–18 September 2026’. At the bottom of the image there is red text that says ‘September 15–18ᵗʰ, 2026 @ Kyoto, Japan’.
The Cardiff BabyLab is looking forward to the IEEE International Conference on Development and Learning (ICDL) 2026 this September in Kyoto, Japan!
Last chance to submit your papers!
The submission deadline is Friday, 13th March (23:59 AoE)— don’t miss out!
10.03.2026 16:20
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We are so happy to share that Craig Thompson and Dr Hana D’Souza are doing a talk at Abacws in Cardiff University!
🗓 Wednesday 18th March 2026
🕒 12:05pm - 1:00pm
📍 Abacws (3:38) Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4AG
#Head-mountedCameras #MachineLearning #DevelopmentalResearch
06.03.2026 11:03
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Our Towards Complexity Seminar Series returns on 12th March with a talk about “Edge-AI and Precision Sensors: Enabling novel intelligence and senses for next generations of embedded systems” by Dr Nick Pham
This is open to all – join us at 1pm in the Psychology Tower Building at Cardiff University!
05.03.2026 10:37
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Cream background with 4 logos at the top: the Cardiff University Logo, the Cardiff Metropolitan University logo, the Cardiff Babylab logo, and the CUCHDS logo. Beneath these is a strip of blue containing white text which reads “Towards embracing complexity to understand development: The case of Down syndrome”. Below, to the right, are three sections of blue text separated by horizontal lines reading “Wednesday 11th March 2026, 3pm, Harvard Lecture Theatre (O2.16), Cardiff School of Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Ave, Cardiff, CF5 2YB”. To the left is a circular photo of Dr Hana D’Souza with the caption “Dr Hana D’Souza, Centre for Human Developmental Science, School of Psychology, Cardiff University” in white text. Curved yellow lines frame the photo. At the bottom is white text surrounded by a red background. The text reads “Centre for Speech, Hearing and Communication Research at Cardiff Metropolitan University”.
We’re delighted to share that Hana will be presenting the upcoming research seminar at the Centre for Speech, Hearing and Communication Research at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Everyone is very welcome to attend – we hope to see you there!
04.03.2026 11:05
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Cream background with yellow lines in the top left and bottom right corners, and a red textbox with text that reads ‘Research Assistant job opportunities’’. Underneath is blue text that reads ‘The Cardiff Babylab teams are looking for two Research Assistants to join us for two exciting projects’. Beneath this, smaller blue text reads ‘See the caption for more information’. In the bottom left is the Cardiff Babylab Ident. In the top right is the ELAN lab ident.
Job opportunities at Cardiff Babylab!
We are looking to hire two research assistants to join two projects funded by UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships.
Find out more Information on our website!
📅 Closing date for applications: 19th February 2026
#CardiffBabylab #ResearchAssistant #JobOpportunity
11.02.2026 16:50
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Baby headcams reveal how babies encounter faces during development
Baby-worn headcams and AI shows non-linear changes in how babies see faces as they grow.
Pleased to share a Cardiff University news feature on our work with Hana D’Souza.
Using baby-worn headcams and AI face detection, we found non-linear changes with age in face availability from babies’ point of view during everyday play.
Thanks to @cardiffbabylab.bsky.social and families involved.
28.01.2026 12:55
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Young children usually understand more words than they can say: a “comprehension–production gap”.
In a new study, we found that children with Williams syndrome (WS) have a unique profile: their gap is significantly reduced compared to other groups. 🧵 #LanguageDevelopment #WilliamsSyndrome #devpsyc
11.02.2026 14:23
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Blue text ‘Do you work with children with Down syndrome under the age of 5 years?’ Red text ‘We want to hear from you!’. Yellow stars frame the text and there is a photo of a child with Down syndrome who is smiling whilst wearing the TinyExplorer head camera. The Cardiff University logo is in the top left of the post and the Cardiff Babylab image is on the bottom left of the post.
The page is split vertically in half. The left side has a blue background and the text ‘Cardiff BabyLab is exploring healthcare practitioners views on the potential use of head-mounted cameras (Headcams) to support and enhance their practice’. The right side shows a photo of a child with Down syndrome smiling whilst wearing a headmounted camera helmet. Yellow stars are dotted across the border. The Cardiff University Logo and Cardiff Babylab logo are shown on the bottom of the page.
The page is split vertically in half. The right side has a blue background and the text ‘Our remote study is inviting medics and allied health practitioners who are working in the UK and have experience working with a child with Down syndrome aged under 5 years’. The left side shows a photo of a child with Down syndrome playing whilst wearing a headmounted camera headband. The Cardiff University Logo and Cardiff Babylab logo are shown on the bottom of the page. Three yellow stars sit in the middle.
A white page with a blue border, corners dotted with yellow stars. A QR code sits in the middle with the text ‘Share your views via a short online survey!’ above and ‘Scan the QR code or follow the link in the description.’ The Cardiff Uni logo is in the top left and the Cardiff Babylab logo is in the bottom right.
Do you work with children with Down syndrome under the age of 5?
We are inviting health care practitioners to share their views in a short online survey. Your insights will help explore how headcams could support and enhance clinical practice.
To find out more visit:
tinyurl.com/tinyexplorer...
10.02.2026 15:36
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Today, we’re excited to share our first published paper with TinyExplorer gear, reporting on over 5.5 million of those frames!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible — it truly takes a village! 💛
👉 www.cardiff-babylab.com/our-network
28.01.2026 11:54
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Baby headcams reveal how babies encounter faces during development
YouTube video by Cardiff Babylab
🎉 Big milestone!
Over the last two years, with the incredible support of so many wonderful families, we’ve recorded nearly 38 million headcam video frames, capturing young children’s everyday experiences.
www.youtube.com/shorts/dsF4Z...
28.01.2026 11:52
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📣 We are inviting #parents of #preterm born children in #Wales to join our Expert Parent Group and guide #research to improve #speech #outcomes for preterm born #children! 📣
🙏 Please share with your networks and friends :)
22.01.2026 11:12
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a cream background, in the top left corner there are three logos; the Cardiff University, the CUCHDS and the Cardiff Babylab logo. In the top right and bottom left corner there are red and blue circles that frame the post. Below the logos there is a blue rounded textbox, inside it says ‘New Research Published!’. Underneath there is text that says ‘Most kids know more words than they can say! But children with Williams syndrome… show a smaller “vocabulary gap”. We used computational modelling (brain-inspired computer simulation) to figure out why!’. In the middle of the post there is a diagram showing Hebbian connections between an auditory map and a visual map. Below it says ‘... and discovered that certain challenges in visual processing may help explain these language patterns.’ at the bottom of the image, in a blue textbox, it says ‘‘’Read more: (link to paper) Published in Developmental Science - “Explaining the Comprehension-Production Vocabulary Gap Through Neural Networks and Cross- Syndrome Evidence: Insights From Williams Syndrome.”’
📄 New research paper out!
Children usually understand more words than they can say – but in Williams syndrome, this gap is smaller. Using computational models, we explore why.
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#LanguageDevelopment #Neurodiversity #DevelopmentalScience
19.01.2026 12:54
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Cream background with many yellow fireworks in the upper third. Over the top of this is a red box containing white writing reading “Happy New Year!”. Three polaroid-style photos of varying sizes are in the middle. The first shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, with his arms up in the air. The third photo shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, looking at his reflection in a mirror. The final photo shows a child, wearing the TinyExplorer head gear, playing with toys at a table. The Babylab ident is in the bottom left corner.
Happy New Year from all of us at Cardiff Babylab! 🎉 🎆
We would like to say a huge thank you to all the little scientists and families who took part last year! Our research would not be possible without you!
We’ve got exciting things planned for the year ahead! Keep an eye on our socials for more!
08.01.2026 15:01
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A festive holiday graphic with a red scalloped border and yellow snowflakes. At the top, bold red text reads “Happy Holidays from Cardiff Babylab!” Below on the left is a message wishing everyone a joyful festive season. On the right are two Polaroid-style photos: one showing a child smiling in front of a decorated Christmas tree, and another showing some of the Cardiff Babylab team sitting together at a long restaurant table wearing paper crowns. Small red illustrations of Christmas trees appear at the bottom.
Wishing you all a joyful and relaxing festive season from everyone at Cardiff Babylab! 🎄✨
Thank you for being part of our community, here’s to a bright and happy new year!
17.12.2025 14:55
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🚨New PhD studentship🚨
Do you want to know what everyday play really looks like to young children? Are you interested in how children’s daily experiences shape early development? Click on the link below to find out more!
📅Closing date: February 13, 2026
📅Start date: October 2026
15.12.2025 14:25
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On Human Rights Day we recognise the rights of babies, children and young people in Wales. Children’s rights, part of human rights, help build safer, fairer and more inclusive communities.
10.12.2025 12:28
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Children in Wales launches new research spotlighting dads’ voices
We’re launching ‘Power to the Dads’, exploring dads’ experiences, involvement & awareness of children’s rights in Wales. Dads want to be heard & supported www.childreninwales.org.uk/news/Childre...
25.11.2025 16:49
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Join our Community of Practice webinar: Social Model of Disability; What it is and why it matters.
Speaker:
Vicky, Disabled People’s Employment Champion for Welsh Government, brings personal insight and extensive experience supporting disabled people of all ages.
25.11.2025 14:43
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Book cover for "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" by Claire Malcolm and Melissa Green. The cover features a mint green and white geometric design. Text describes it as an interdisciplinary investigation into Black mothers' experiences raising autistic children, with foreword by Jason Arday. Published by Lived Places Publishing as part of the Gender Studies collection edited by Jan Etienne and Reham Elmorally.
🌟 Exciting news! My book "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" (co-authored with Dr Claire Malcolm) is coming out on 8th July! With a foreword by Professor Jason Arday! Available for pre-order now!
#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
amzn.eu/d/djSyVzs
19.06.2025 07:22
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Talk with me: Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) – ExChange
The event will also be recorded and shared on the Talk with Me Speech, Language and Communication Exchange website: www.exchangewales.org/talk-with-me...
We hope to see you there!
07.10.2025 10:36
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Join conversation
The event, delivered entirely online via MS Teams, will include talks from Prosiect Pengwin as well as invited speakers discussing a range of opportunities, tools, and frameworks.
No need to register, just join on the day using this link to a teams meeting! tinyurl.com/44kznpwm
07.10.2025 10:35
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Cream slide with abstract purple and blue corner designs in the top left and right, and bottom left corners. Cardiff Babylab ident in bottom right corner. Top middle of the page shows the Talk With Me logo, including two sock puppets. Beneath, dark blue text reads “Interested in policy surrounding speech, language and communication in early years? Join us as we attend the annual Speech, Language and Communication Study Day. Tuesday 14th October 2025 Online (MS Teams). For joining details and agenda, check out the caption or contact TalkWith Me@gov.wales.”
Are you interested in Speech, Language and Communication in early years, or the policies surrounding it?
Cardiff Babylab will be attending the annual Study Day as part of the Welsh Government’s Talk With Me Campaign on Tuesday the 14th of October, and you can join too!
07.10.2025 10:34
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Blue text on cream background in upper left corner reads ‘October is’. Cream text in a blue box in the centre of the image reads ‘Down syndrome awareness month!’. Blue and yellow shapes in upper left, upper right and lower left corners of the image, with the Cardiff Babylab ident in the lower right corner.
October is Down syndrome awareness month! 💙💛
At Cardiff Babylab, we’re proud to work with all the amazing families, charities, and organisations who make our research possible. Look out for more opportunities for little scientists to take part in our studies!
01.10.2025 08:57
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Congratulations, also, to Joanna from Babylab PAN (supervised by @tomalski.bsky.social) who delivered a fantastic 15 minute presentation titled "Talking Hands: Maternal Speech and Hand Movements in Mother-Infant Interactions" 🌟
#ICDL2025
20.09.2025 21:23
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The Cardiff Babylab team is back in the UK from Prague, and reflecting on the wonderful last day of #ICDL2025 and the conference in general!
Huge thank you to the conference organisers for a stimulating and thought provoking programme, we already can't wait for next year! @ieee-icdl.bsky.social
20.09.2025 21:22
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