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View all newsAber scoops top teaching accolade for second time
Aberystwyth University has been named University of the Year for Teaching Quality for the second year running by The Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Nominations for Honorary Awards sought
The University is inviting nominations for a range of Honorary Awards to be conferred during its graduation ceremonies in July 2019.
Plans for a new national radio spectrum research centre to support fourth industrial revolution
Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns MP delivers keynote speech at a special focus event at Aberystwyth University to explore establishing a pioneering new UK innovation and research facility in Mid Wales.
Stepping up Students’ Learning – Aberystwyth University hosts its annual learning and teaching conference
A year on from being awarded University of the Year for Teaching Quality by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, Aberystwyth University this week hosts its annual conference dedicated to improving the student learning experience.