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Vaping long term impact on lung health studied
Scientists from the University are part of a £1.55m project to unravel long-term vaping risks and benefits on lung health for smokers.
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First Honorary Professor of Nursing appointed in Aberystwyth
The University has appointed Professor Sandy Harding as its first Honorary Professor of Nursing.
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Celebrating 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages in Aberystwyth
A conference celebrating over 25 years of studying ancient Celtic languages at Aberystwyth University will take place later this month.
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New guide to tackle tech abuse of older people
A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.
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AI device to restore impaired speech scoops student awards
An Aberystwyth student who created a device to help people with speech impairments and one who started a business to grow tea locally were among the winners of a student start-up competition.
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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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