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Aberystwyth University geographers elected Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales

Two leading geographers have been elected as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales, one of Wales’s most prestigious academic honours.

Welsh countryside: what Greens and Reform are promising they would change after election

In an article for The Conversation, Professor Mike Woods explores how Reform UK and the Green Party—both expected to win their first Senedd seats—have starkly contrasting views on the Welsh countryside.

New poll shows Reform UK slightly ahead of Plaid Cymru in Senedd election

A new poll, conducted by Survation on behalf of Aberystwyth University and Newyddion S4C, places Reform UK slightly ahead of Plaid Cymru in voting intention ahead of the Senedd election.

A new Welsh electoral landscape puts Plaid Cymru within reach of power

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles from our department of International Politics explain that Polls indicate Plaid Cymru have a credible shot at forming a government for the first time.

New Senedd voting system poorly understood by public, study reveals

Two-thirds of people in Wales are unclear about major changes to the Senedd voting system ahead of the upcoming election, according to new public polling. 

Student discovery could advance flood-resilient crops

An Aberystwyth University student has uncovered how different plant varieties respond to flooding, offering insights that could help crops cope with extreme weather.

Alpaca and sheep poo secrets tested to help protect world’s grasslands

Scientists are studying alpaca and sheep poo collected in the Welsh uplands as part of efforts to protect grasslands and wildlife around the world.

May elections: what five politics experts are looking out for

Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Michael Woods discusses how green policies, including wind farms, are turning into a battleground for the Welsh elections.

Filtration breakthrough promises better tasting protein drinks, new research reveals

The work of Aberystwyth University scientists has helped show that small changes to whey processing could improve the taste and texture of protein drinks.

Safer journeys for girls aim for new guidance

Welsh local authorities will have new guidance to help make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for women and girls, thanks to work led by one of our academics.

Does uncertainty drive anxiety in autistic adults?

Academics are investigating whether coping with the unknown or unexpected is a distinct contributor to anxiety in autistic adults.

Humour helps older adults navigate ageing – research

Humour plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of ageing and staying socially connected, according to new research.

First cosmic dynamo spotting reveals how magnetic fields created in space

Scientists have observed a natural cosmic dynamo operating in near‑Earth space for the first time – bringing them significantly closer to understanding how magnetic fields are created in the universe.