Key ExoMars Rover part ships from Aberystwyth
13 October 2025
The search for life on Mars takes a leap forward today, as a key instrument for a major space mission begins its journey from the University to Italy for testing.
University’s £750,000 upgrade to Computer Science teaching facilities
09 October 2025
The University has officially opened newly refurbished teaching spaces in the Department of Computer Science, marking a significant investment in the future of digital education.
AI tool automates plant fruit measuring to breed better crops
26 August 2025
Aberystwyth University scientists are developing new artificial intelligence tools that automatically measure plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties.
Fish using more energy to stay still than first thought, research finds
21 August 2025
Fish staying still in water are using considerably more energy than first thought, new research has found.
Early potato blight detection mobile app plan
22 July 2025
Potato blight, one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases, could soon be detected using mobile phones, thanks to a new app being developed by Welsh scientists.
AI fuels surge in questionable health research, study warns
03 July 2025
A sharp rise in potentially misleading health research articles could be due to the use of artificial intelligence tools, a new study suggests.
Academic to chair prestigious sub-panel examining UK academic excellence
04 June 2025
An Aberystwyth University academic has been appointed to chair an expert sub-panel that will assess research excellence in the UK higher education sector.
Robots could help check biodiversity loss – new study
22 May 2025
Robots could help track biodiversity loss across the world’s land masses, according to a new study.
Beachlab returns to Aberystwyth seafront with robots and computer fun
22 May 2025
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.
Cleft lip research may reduce childhood operations
09 May 2025
Research could help children born with a cleft lip and palate to avoid multiple operations as they grow up.