Marine biologists choose Aberystwyth

21 January 2013

Aberystwyth University is to host the 10th annual Marine Biology Conference which takes place from 8th – 10th May 2013.

Partnership is key to sustainable food production

04 February 2013

Action based on a sound business case and scientific evidence, will prove more effective than Government intervention in improving sustainable efficient food production.

The Molecular Life of Plants

13 February 2013

Academics from University of California Berkeley, University of Washington and IBERS launch major new biology textbook on contemporary experimental plant biology.

Recognition for good behaviour

07 February 2013

Aberystwyth University Animal Behaviour lecturer Dr Rupert Marshall has been elected to the governing Council of the international Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB).

Experts join forces to discuss science of horse breeding

21 February 2013

A forum of experts are set to join forces at The Colloquium for Equine Reproduction to discuss the science of horse breeding.

PhD studentship in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

28 February 2013

(Application deadline: 1st of May 2013)


A Ph.D. Studentship in Sport & Exercise Science (Biomechanics) is available in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at Aberystwyth University.  Potential research areas include:Biofeedback of muscle activity patterns in low back pain patients, falls prevention in older people, and the effect of pedalling technique on cycling time trial performance.