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New atrium key to unlocking vast potential of Old College
A new entrance and atrium at the rear of the Old College will unlock the vast potential of the historic grade 1 listed building according to Lyn Hopkins from project architects Lawray.
Read articleThe total solar eclipse in North America could help shed light on a persistent puzzle about the Sun
Writing in the Conversation, Professor Huw Morgan from the Department of Physics discusses the science to be done during eclipses as part of a study of a total solar eclipse that is taking place across North America on 8 April.
Read articleDrought resistant cereal research ‘vital’ as world population rises – new research fellow
Aberystwyth University’s world-renowned plant research has been boosted by a prestigious European Union-funded research fellowship.
Read articleAberystwyth Arts Centre part of new national contemporary art gallery
Aberystwyth Arts Centre is part of the new National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales, designed to widen access to publicly owned art collections and support artists in Wales.
Read articleAberystwyth University celebrates British Science Week
‘Time’ is the theme for this year’s three-day science festival (12 – 14 March) which is being hosted by Aberystwyth University this week.
Read articleAberystwyth University to develop sustainable microbial foods - £14 million project
Aberystwyth University scientists will help to develop sustainable microbial foods as part of a new £14m project.
Read articleRoyal Welsh sustainable grass event comes to Trawsgoed
The Royal Welsh Agriculture Society’s annual Sustainable Grass and Muck Event will be held at Trawscoed farm at the end of May.
Read articleUkraine war: Russian soldiers’ wives are increasingly outspoken in their opposition
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how soldiers’ wives have emerged as one of the few sources of open criticism of the state’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Read articleNew Aberystwyth oats make esteemed National List
Four new oat varieties bred at Aberystwyth University have received top level approval after being recommended to farmers by the government’s industry board.
Read articleHidden ‘star’ sand dune mystery solved by ancient find
Scientists have solved the mysterious absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth’s geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years.
Read articleCreating Safer Space Exhibition in Aberystwyth
An exhibition exploring the power of unarmed action by civilians in areas of violent conflict is going on display at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Read articleSecret Arctic microbial night life investigated by Aberystwyth scientists
Aberystwyth University academics are visiting Svalbard in the Arctic to investigate the night life of microbes.
Read articleThe Queen presents award to Aberystwyth University for parasite research
Queen Camilla has presented a prestigious award to Aberystwyth University for its pioneering parasitology work at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace today (Thursday, 22 February).
Read articleRadical new project offers unique opportunity for promising composers
Imaginative contemporary classical music will be composed and performed as part of a revolutionary new project led by Aberystwyth University.
Read articleShaping a probation service that better serves the people of Wales
Criminology academics from Aberystwyth University are contributing to the national conversation on how a devolved probation service could work for Wales.
Read article£5 million funding to tackle challenges facing Wales’ rural communities
A partnership led by Aberystwyth University has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural challenges.
Read articleWhy the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey should have remained anonymous
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Kathy Hampson, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and youth justice expert, along with fellow Criminology academics Dr Sean Creaney from Edge Hill University and Professor Stephen Case from Loughborough University, argue that it was not in the best interests of society for the identities of the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey to have been made public.
Read articleUniversity congratulates alumnus on election as First Minister
Meri Huws, Chair of Aberystwyth University Council and Professor Jon Timmis, Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University have congratulated Aberystwyth graduate Vaughan Gething on his election as First Minister.
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