Research News - 2011
December 2011
University apps - 20 December 2011
Aberystwyth University is rapidly establishing a name for itself in app development.
Polar Medal - 14 December 2011
Aberystwyth University glaciologist, Professor Michael Hambrey, is to receive a second clasp to his Polar Medal from the Queen for his research on glaciers in Antarctica.
Birdsong - 12 December 2011
Birds that sing their songs at a higher pitch help them travel further in built-up areas.
On thin ice - 06 December 2011
Aberystwyth University glaciologist, Dr Alun Hubbard, is set to appear on the final edition of the BBC’s highly acclaimed series Frozen Planet which will be broadcast on BBC One on Wednesday 7 December at 9.00 p.m.
Ethiopian lakes – Palaeoenvironmental reconstruction in the source region of modern man
Henry Lamb has recently returned from fieldwork in Ethiopia, carried out with colleagues from the Universities of Cologne and Addis Ababa.
Michael Woods spent most of November as Visiting Professor in the School of Social Science at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. The primary purpose of the visit was to work on publications from an Australian Research Council-funded project in which Mike has been a partner investigator and which is now drawing to a close.
November 2011
Understanding health - 28 November 2011
Aberystwyth University and the Hywel Dda Health Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will pave the way for greater collaboration in areas of research, continuing professional development and provision of shared services.
Modern milk - 25 November 2011
The agricultural sector at next week’s Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells will hear how IBERS at Aberystwyth University is building new dairy facilities to help support future developments for the dairy industry in Wales.
Animal behaviour - 17 November 2011
Aberystwyth University has been chosen to host the 2012 Easter Conference of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB). This exciting meeting will bring together up to 150 scientists from across the UK and Europe from 11th-13th April next year.
Strengthening links with China - 11 November 2011
Aberystwyth University recently had the privilege of hosting a visit by a group of distinguished guests from China.
Climate change - 04 November 2011
Research by a scientist from Aberystwyth shows that marine life off the coast of Wales will need to react as quickly as wildlife on land to combat the effects of climate change.
October 2011
Performing Science Award - 24 October 2011
Daniel Ladnar, PhD student in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University, has won the prestigious Performing Science - Giessen Award for Scholarly Presentation and Lecture Performance 2011. This honours innovative forms of knowledge presentation in any academic discipline.
Africa harvest - 17 October 2011
A centre of excellence in Wales has a vital role to play in transforming aid to developing countries in Africa, according to one of the leading scientists in the field.
Parents' participation in education - 14 October 2011
Aberystwyth University announces the findings of a project on the development of human rights indicators regarding the participation of parents in compulsory education.
Europe in crisis - 14 October 2011
Andy Klom, Head of the European Commission's Office for Wales since 2005, will speak about new roles and challenges for the European Commission in the crisis-ridden Europe at Aberystwyth University on Monday 17 October
History of disability - 13 October 2011
The Wellcome Trust has granted a research team almost £1m for a project which will bring together academics from Aberystwyth, Swansea, Strathclyde, and Northumbria Universities to explore the history of disability and industrialisation.
Chartered Institute of Marketing - 12 October 2011
Aberystwyth University’s School of Management and Business (SMB) has been awarded accreditation as a Study Centre for The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to teach their globally recognised professional qualifications in marketing.
Dyfi Virtual Observatory - 7 October 2011
The Dyfi Virtual Observatory is hosting three community workshops at the Owain Glyndŵr Centre in Machynlleth on 13th October and has launched a new ideas website to invite residents and interested parties to help solve environmental issues in the Dyfi region and across the UK.
September 2011
KESS - Current Opportunities - 28 September 2011
As from October 2011, KESS can support one-year research projects linked to MPhil qualifications (KESS Minis).
Sweet Success - 27 September 2011
The work of the IBERS plant breeders at Aberystwyth University has been recognised with the presentation of the British Grassland Society Innovation Award for the development of high water soluble carbohydrate or what farmers know as ‘high sugar’ varieties.
Performance award - 15 September 2011
Dr Heike Roms from Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies has been awarded the inaugural David Bradby TaPRA Award for Research in International Theatre and Performance, for outstanding research in any area of Theatre and Performance Studies.
Food v fuel - 19 September 2011
Shifts in Food and Bioenergy Production needed to meet Global Challenges.
Olympic Flame - 13 September 2011
Humanoid robot nominated to carry the Olympic Flame as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
Jean Monnet Chair - 5 September 2011
Director of the Centre for European Studies, Dr Elena Korosteleva, awarded a prestigious Jean Monnet Chair for teaching European integration studies.
Mobile Apps - 5 September 2011
Aberystwyth hosts iOS DEV UK, the UK’s first conference for iPhone App developers.
Glacier demise - 2 September 2011
Dramatic images reveal scale of ice retreat on Greenland's Petermann Glacier.
August 2011
Aber News Newsletter - August 2011
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Biology award - 30 August 2011
Aberystwyth zoology student Victoria Franks has been short-listed for the “Best Biology Student” prize in the 2011 European Science, Engingeering & Technology (SET) Awards.
International Symposium - 30 August 2011
Some of the world’s leading scientists in the field of livestock will be converging on Aberystwyth in September for one of the most important farming conferences of the year.
Supporting Renewable Skills - 19 August 2011
At a time of increased concern about the cost and environmental damage of fossil fuels, Aberystwyth University has signed and exciting collaborative framework agreement to provide innovative training for the renewable energy sector.
- 17 August 2011
New Online Resource for Teaching Innovations at Aberystwyth University (staff only)
Potential new therapeutic targets for Schistosomiasis - 10 August 2011
Scientists from Aberystwyth University have made a significant discovery that could pave the way for the development of a new drug treatment for one of the world’s deadliest diseases
Why small males have big sperm - 10 August 2011
Paul Shaw, Professor of Population Genetics & Genomics at IBERS has published research findings into the evolution of mating strategies in squid
June 2011
Aber Research - 22 June 2011
Aber Research is now integrated in Aber News- see pages 6 & 7
SEACAMS - 16 June 2011
Ambitious project launched to support coastal and marine related industries.
Pump up the volume - 16 June 2011
Dr Rupert Marshall shows how urban snails have got used to big city noises on Springwatch.
Centre for Women’s Writing and Literary Culture - 1 June 2011
Centre for Women’s Writing and Literary Culture (CWWLC) launched at The Drwm, National Library of Wales.
Mobile Apps Challenge - 1 June 2011
Technology Transfer team launches ‘Mobile Apps Challenge 2011’ for AU staff and students.
May 2011
Honorary Professorship - 24 May 2011
Dr. Hugh Evans, Head of Forest Research in Wales has been awarded an Honorary Professorship for Services to Forest Research. The Chair is jointly sponsored by IBERS – Institute of Biological Environmental and Rural Sciences, and IGES – Institute of Geography and Earth Studies at the university.
Training for the future of farming - 23 May 2011
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) will lead a new training programme in creating the next generation of experts to support thousands of farmers throughout the UK
IBERS Aberystwyth University is a partner in a multimillion pound round of biomass research funding projects announced today by ETI – Energy Technologies Institute.
April 2011
Prix Honoré Chavée - 18 April 2011
Aberystwyth based dictionary awarded Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres prize.
Milky way - 14 April 2011
Scientists at Aberystwyth are heading an international project to support organic and low input dairy farming.
Oats research - 14 April 2011
IBERS scientists work on new disease resistant varieties of oats to combat crown rust and mildew.
Melting mountain glaciers - 4 April 2011
Glaciologist Neil Glasser reports on the increasingly rapid decline of South American glaciers in the journal Nature Geoscience.
March 2011
Ice Sheet’s erratic behaviour - 29 March 2011
Antarctica expedition yields exciting new information about the recent behaviour of the giant Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Excellence with Impact - 25 March 2011
IBERS wins major Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council award.
Birdsong researcher on The One Show - 25 March 2011
IBERS ornithologist, Dr Rupert Marshall, discusses the impact of man-made noise on the song of the great tit.
Is dairy colostrum the key to Olympic success? - 24 March 2011
Study reveals how ‘early milk’ from cows could benefit athletes.
Super-computing network - 22 March 2011
Technology giant Fujitsu to create £40 million world-class super-computing network.
Green energy - 11 March 2011
‘Nuisance’ plants like rushes and bracken could provide new sources of green energy.
Healthy oats - 11 March 2011
New varieties of oats being developed at IBERS that could help lessen the danger of heart disease.
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Here comes the Sun
10 February 2011
Scientists at the Institute of Mathematics and Physics welcome the first complete images of the Sun provided by STEREO.
One of the STEREO craft and the Sun
Vice-Chancellor appointed
25 January 2011
Professor April McMahon has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University.
Professor April McMahon
Polar expedition
06 January 2011
IGES glaciologist leads two month expedition to Antartica as part of climate change study.
Working on the ice
Marine biologist honoured
03 January 2011
Dr John Fish awarded the MBE for services to the fishing industry and the marine environment.
Dr John Fish