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Russia is turning to African women and conscripted North Koreans to tackle its defence worker shortage
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics explains that Russia's defence industry needs approximately 400,000 more workers than it currently employs.
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New international partnership to boost green agricultural technologies
Aberystwyth University has signed a new partnership with the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences to strengthen its work in green agricultural technologies.
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Valuing nature rethink needed to tackle biodiversity crisis – study
Old-fashioned economic thinking is driving biodiversity loss, according to a new international study led by Aberystwyth University academics, which calls for a fundamental shift in how nature is valued.
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Study of glaciers in the Andes sheds light on future climate impact
Andean glaciers advanced during an acute period of climate change at the end of the last Ice Age, new research has found.
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Aberystwyth is UK Sustainable University of the Year
Aberystwyth University has been named University of the Year for Sustainability and climbed up the rankings in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
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How a fly sees the world – and why understanding its vision can help prevent disease
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Roger Santer from our Department of Life Sciences discusses how flies perceive the world differently from humans, and how understanding this can help prevent disease.
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Bovine TB experts discuss vaccination strategy
Leading scientists, vets and policymakers from across Britain have met at Aberystwyth University to discuss vaccination strategies for bovine TB today (Wednesday 17 September).
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Cattle vaccine immunity ‘boost’ tested by new research
Scientists at Aberystwyth University are leading research into how a widely used vaccine can boost overall immunity in livestock.
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Owain Glyndŵr book reveals new images of rebellion supporters
Aberystwyth University historians have published a landmark new book about the main supporters of Owain Glyndŵr's rebellion on the national day to commemorate him.
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Aberystwyth academic publishes haunting new exploration of the paranormal
The enduring allure of ghost hunting is explored in a new book published by Dr Alice Vernon today.
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Curses, whispers and a demon fly: this is the story of the first Welshwoman executed for witchcraft
Writing in The Conversation, Mari Ellis Dunning explains how thousands were executed for witchcraft across Europe, but only five were put to death in Wales.
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Russia has provided fresh evidence of its territorial ambitions in Ukraine
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics explains that if Russia gains control of the Black Sea coast, it would threaten neighbouring Moldova.
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Aberystwyth academics appointed to assess UK research excellence
A further eight Aberystwyth University academics have been announced as members of prestigious sub-panels assessing research excellence in the UK higher education sector, bringing the total involved to nine.
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Parasitologists join forces to tackle devastating worm diseases
Parasitology expert joins new UK-wide network to drive global research into combating parasitic diseases of humans and animals.
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Professor Sir Charles Godfray to deliver keynote address at bovine tuberculosis conference
Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS, Chair of the 2025 Review of the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Strategy for England, will deliver the keynote address at a conference at the University later this month.
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Landmark project to study 2026 Senedd election
Researchers from Aberystwyth and Swansea Universities will lead the Welsh Election Study 2026, a four-year project that will provide high-quality, impartial survey data on political attitudes and voting behaviour in Wales.
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Acute horse stress not necessarily linked to bridle choice - study
The type of bridle worn by a horse in dressage competitions is not the only factor affecting their stress levels, a new study has revealed.
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