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University welcomes UK Space Agency’s support for Mars mission
The ExoMars team at the University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission, a flagship project that will see Europe’s first Mars rover launch in 2028.
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Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees – but Kyiv has been there before
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers explains how in 1994 Russia and Kyivs western allies signed the Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty. But It wasn’t worth the paper it was written on.
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Exploring the roots of herbal medicine in Wales before the NHS
A new research project will uncover the rich history of herbal medicine in Wales, exploring how plants were used to treat illness and promote health before the creation of the NHS.
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Ioan Mabbutt from Aberystwyth wins Coleg Cymraeg 'Defi Fet' Scholarship
Ioan Mabbutt, 18, from Aberystwyth, has won a scholarship worth £2,500 to study Veterinary Medicine through the medium of Welsh.
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University charity hike raises funds for HAHAV
Aberystwyth University staff have presented a cheque for over £5,000 to HAHAV Ceredigion, the University’s Charity of the Year 2024-25.
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War refugees commemorated at Senedd exhibition
A Senedd exhibition about the impact of war and displacement in Wales which commemorates refugees has been opened by a Welsh Government Minister.
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Why the UK should look beyond growth to a ‘new economics’ that works for all
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Jasper Kenter explains how traditional economics can’t respond to global crises like inequality and climate change.
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Maths model could unlock new medical treatments
Particles as different as soap bubbles and ball bearings can be made to arrange themselves in exactly the same way, according to a new study that could unlock the creation of brand new materials — including those with promising biomedical applications.
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Brazil’s upcoming UN climate summit highlights how tricky climate pledges are to keep
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Hannah Hughes explains how the Brazilian Cop30 presidency has a critical role to play as mediator and bridge builder to increase the collective ambition of governments.
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Rural Wales business survey launched
A team of researchers led by the University is conducting new research into the state of rural enterprise in Wales.
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How 18th-century politician Charles Fox mastered personality politics long before Trump and Farage
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Callum Smith discusses the charismatic, controversial and endlessly quotable, Charles Fox and how he built a political movement around himself.
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Russian media ‘silencing’ mothers’ resistance to war – report
Russia state media is actively silencing mothers’ opposition to the war in Ukraine, according to a new study.
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Joint proposal to establish new Dental School in Wales
Bangor and Aberystwyth Universities have developed an initial joint proposal for the Welsh Government to establish a new Dental School.
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Aberystwyth becomes Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature
Today, 31 October 2025, Aberystwyth Ceredigion has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature, joining a global network of 350 Creative Cities that have been recognised for their excellence in creative fields across the world.
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Dam disasters of the 1920s made reservoirs safer – now the climate crisis is increasing risk again
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Stephen Tooth explains how since Dolgarrog, the UK has had an excellent reservoir safety record but disasters do still occur.
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