University first in Wales to sign Mental Health Pledge

27 November 2013

Staff and students are leading the way to help break the silence around mental health.

Arts centre supports RSPB campaign

18 December 2013

Aberystwyth Arts Centre chosen as one of five landmark sites in Wales to promote RSPB Cymru’s Giving Nature a Home campaign.

Virtual Open Day

04 December 2013

Interested in studying at Aberystwyth? Why not visit our Virtual Open Day on Thursday 5 December.

Psychology student conference

04 December 2013

Aberystwyth will host the British Psychological Society’s Welsh Student Annual Conference in April 2014.

New Head for Computer Science

06 December 2013

Dr Bernard Tiddeman, who specialised in facial image analysis, has been appointed Head of Department of Computer Science.

Insects Deceived by the ‘Razzle Dazzle’

06 December 2013

IBERS Zoologist Dr Roger Santer has carried out a study demonstrating that locusts experience ‘motion dazzle’ when approached by predator-like objects with high-contrast patterns.

Celebrating the success of the Strategic Alliance

04 December 2013

Today, 4 December 2013, the Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities Strategic Alliance will be celebrated at the Senedd.

Pembrokeshire links with Stonehenge

10 December 2013

Scientists uncover another major source of one of the of bluestone types found at Stonehenge.

Aberystwyth graduate wins teaching award

09 December 2013

Former postman Stephen Jones receives Institute of Physics Teacher Award for exceptional work.

Volcano research makes Lloyd’s shortlist

12 December 2013

Aberystwyth academic shortlisted for the annual Lloyd’s Science of Risk Research Prize.

University welcomes Hywel Dda status

13 December 2013

Hywel Dda has achieved University Health Board status.

IBERS Interim Director

13 December 2013

Professor Chris Thomas, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research at Aberystwyth University, appointed Interim Director of IBERS

Aberystwyth University academics awarded £2.1 million

17 December 2013

Research to show how scientific research on agriculture affects the economy, society and the environment in Europe.

Aber graduates face Paxman

16 December 2013

Aberystwyth University among 14 universities to compete this year in the Christmas University Challenge.

Ceredigion Armed Forces Community Covenant

16 December 2013

Aberystwyth University sign Ceredigion Armed Forces Community Covenant.

IBERS extends oat breeding alliance with Senova

19 December 2013

IBERS continues to develop its cutting edge oat breeding research

Significant investment in industrial biotechnology

20 December 2013

IBERS to play a major role in a new £18m project on industrial biotechnology.

New Head for Law and Criminology

20 December 2013

Professor John Williams has been appointed the new Head of the Department of Law and Criminology.

University Statement

23 December 2013

The draft pilot matching and slotting process and proposed new structures.

Celebrating 2013

23 December 2013

As 2013 draws to a close, take a look at some of the highlights of the year at Aberystwyth University.