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View all newsHow forensic science has helped rediscover forgotten apples
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Danny Thorogood from the Institute of Biology, Environmental and Rural Sciences discusses how forensic science has helped rediscover forgotten apples
Aberystwyth University hosts third David Trotter memorial lecture
Dr Laura Wright from the University of Cambridge will deliver the third David Trotter Memorial Lecture at Aberystwyth University on Thursday 25 October 2018.
Waste from sugarcane production to tackle tooth decay, obesity and diabetes
A new collaborative research project between the UK and India led by Aberystwyth University, aims to transform waste streams from the Indian sugarcane industry into a range of valuable new products that can address tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.
The Pumpkin Hack
Learn about circuits and programming as you make a pumpkin lantern at our special Halloween workshop.