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Dr Cerys Jones from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University won the Eilir Hedd Morgan Prize, presented by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Geographer honoured for outstanding research and teaching

Aberystwyth geographer, Dr Cerys Jones, has received an award for her exceptional contribution to scientific research and Welsh-medium teaching.

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Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics

Is western influence over Ukraine colonial meddling or a vital way to prevent corruption?

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers discusses Ukraine’s former prime minister's recent comments that there is too much western involvement in its institutions and explores whether they are justified.

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Perito Moreno became the world’s first superstar glacier – but now it’s set to disappear

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Neil Glasser discusses how one of Patagonia’s few stable glaciers is now on the verge of collapse.

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$Left to right: Jafar Daji (Parkinson-Spencer Refractories) and Dr Odin Moron-Garcia, Dr Adil Mughal, and Dr Chris Finlayson (Aberystwyth University) in front of the kiln$

AI kiln packing to lower emissions

Math experts are using AI to help the ceramics industry pack more objects into a kiln to lower their carbon footprint.

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Aberystwyth University student nurses celebrating qualifying

First ever nurses qualify from Aberystwyth University

The first ever nurses from Aberystwyth University have qualified to work in the health service after completing their studies.

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Professor Richard Bevins from our Department of Geography and Earth Sciences

Humans not glaciers moved bluestones from Wales to Stonehenge – new research

The renowned bluestone boulders of Stonehenge were transported from Pembrokeshire to Salisbury Plain by humans and not glaciers as previously claimed, according to new scientific research.

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How poetry can help to fight polarisation and misinformation

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Alex Hubbard explains that encouraging people to imagine beyond their own experience, reading poetry can help them see things from a different perspective.

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Welsh language ‘marginal’ to government growth deals

Regional growth deals across north and west Wales have given only ‘marginal’ consideration to the Welsh language to date, according to research by an academic from Aberystwyth University.

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Professor Jon Timmis and Professor Elwen Evans KC

Universities collaborate to support professional learning in schools

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and Aberystwyth University have signed a partnership agreement that will see both universities supporting professional learning for schools.

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The National Plant Phenomics Centre at Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS)

AI and biotech driving the next revolution in resilient crop development – new report

A major review published in the prestigious journal Nature today outlines how artificial intelligence and biotechnology could transform global crop production — helping to build more resilient food systems in the face of climate change, pests and population growth.

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Dr Rhys Aled Jones is leading the research project on reducing liver fluke infections in livestock.

Helping farmers tackle major parasitic disease in livestock

Improved guidance and practical tools are required to help farmers to sustainably tackle the major problem of liver fluke infections in livestock, according to new research.

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Potato blight is responsible for 20% of potato crop losses. Image by Wolfgang Ehrecke from Pixabay

Early potato blight detection mobile app plan

Potato blight, one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases, could soon be detected using mobile phones, thanks to a new app being developed by Welsh scientists.

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Bluetongue outbreak endangers UK livestock – what you need to know about the virus

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Cate Williams discusses how a new strain of the bluetongue virus is spreading putting livestock at risk and placing fresh pressure on farmers.

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Linda Tomos CBE with Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens DBE, Pro Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Linda Tomos CBE awarded Honorary Doctorate

Linda Tomos, Wales’s first female National Librarian, has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate by Aberystwyth University.

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