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Academic to chair prestigious sub-panel examining UK academic excellence

An Aberystwyth University academic has been appointed to chair an expert sub-panel that will assess research excellence in the UK higher education sector.

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‘Idris’, an all-terrain automated vehicle from the Department of Computer Science at Aberystwyth University

Robots could help check biodiversity loss – new study

Robots could help track biodiversity loss across the world’s land masses, according to a new study.

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Beachlab returns to Aberystwyth seafront with robots and computer fun

Aberystwyth University’s popular Beachlab event makes its return at the end of the month, bringing quirky robotics and the latest technology to the seafront.

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A computer model showing the mouth of a baby with a cleft lip.

Cleft lip research may reduce childhood operations

Research could help children born with a cleft lip and palate to avoid multiple operations as they grow up.

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L to R: Aberystwyth students Oscar Tikadar and Jonathan Turnbull with the competition judges

Student game to improve train access proves a winner

Two Aberystwyth students have won a national competition for their app which helps improve access to train stations.

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Aberystwyth University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jon Timmis, with school pupils at the science fair

Kids celebrate Science Week in Aberystwyth

Over 1,500 school pupils took part in lively hands-on activities at the University’s annual interactive science exhibition.

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Left to right: Charles Robertson (Ann Robertson’s son), Professor Jon Timmis (Vice Chancellor, Aberystwyth University), David Skelton (recipient), Ellen Ziu (recipient), Trenten Roberts (recipient), Maggie Robertson (Ann Robertson’s daughter), Fiona Robertson (Ann Robertson’s granddaughter) and Michael Robertson (Ann Robertson’s grandson)

Isabel Ann Robertson Scholarship winners announced

The winners of a major new scholarship to promote postgraduate study in mathematics, physics and computer science have been announced by the University.

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International fellowship for radio spectrum expert

The Director of the National Spectrum Centre at Aberystwyth University is travelling to India this month as part of a prestigious fellowship scheme set up by the Indian government.

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App to protect Nigerian farms from bird flu

Nigerian and Welsh researchers are developing a new app and information platform to help protect poultry farms and farmers from bird flu.

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Equality Champion role for Aberystwyth academic in new UK wide diversity initiative

The founder of one of the UK’s most influential conferences dedicated to promoting women in technology is set to play a leading role in new initiative to address diversity challenges.

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