Art and Science Meet on the Seashore
10 November 2025
An exhibition of artwork inspired by seaweed research will be opened at Aberystwyth Arts Centre at 6pm on 15 November 2025 by the Director of IBERS, Professor Iain Donnison.
Plant Science Wales Brings Collaboration and Discovery to the Fore at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
04 November 2025
The Plant Science Wales event, held on October 21st–22nd at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, brought together researchers, students, and professionals from across Wales for two days of exploration, discussion, and collaboration.
Innovations in agricultural resilience, sustainability, and climate-smart technologies - Event Report
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University hosted a knowledge exchange event on 24 September 2025 for the Dunbia – Asda Lamb Group to explore innovations in agricultural resilience, sustainability, and climate-smart technologies.
World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
15 October 2025
October 16th marks World Food Day, a global moment to reflect on the challenges and opportunities in building a more sustainable, equitable food system. This year’s theme — “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future” — resonates strongly with the mission and values of IBERS.
Long-Term IBERS Study Reveals Genotypic Influence on Soil Carbon Sequestration in Miscanthus
08 October 2025
A new study from researchers at IBERS, Aberystwyth University, has shown that different Miscanthus genotypes vary widely in their ability to store carbon in soils. A genotype refers to the genetic makeup of a plant, which influences its traits such as growth, yield, and ability to store carbon. This could have major implications for climate change mitigation and plant breeding.
IBERS Researcher Strengthens International Collaboration on Grassland Sustainability in Canada
02 October 2025
Dr Hannah Vallin, an early career researcher at IBERS, Aberystwyth University, has returned from a strategic research visit to the University of Alberta, Canada, supported by the Stapledon Memorial Trust.
Quantum Magnetometer Installed at Pwllpeiran
23 September 2025
IBERS is pleased to announce that the British Geological Survey (BGS) has installed a quantum magnetometer at the Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre in March 2025.
IBERS Champions Resilient Agriculture at the Royal Welsh Show 2025
14 August 2025
The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), part of Aberystwyth University, made a significant impact at the Royal Welsh Show 2025, showcasing cutting-edge science and practical innovations to support sustainable land use and climate-resilient farming.
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.
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New international partnership to boost green agricultural technologies
24 September 2025
Aberystwyth University has signed a new partnership with the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences to strengthen its work in green agricultural technologies.
New groundbreaking gene atlas could lead to healthier, climate-resistant oats
29 October 2025
Leading plant scientists from across the world have joined forces to catalogue the diversity of oats and their wild relatives, sequencing the full chromosomal complement of 33 of the most common types and mapping more than nine thousand in unprecedented detail.