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Aberystwyth academic elected Fellow of Royal Historical Society

An Aberystwyth University academic has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of her contribution to historical scholarship.

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How family language use influences children's Welsh development. New study

Researchers at Aberystwyth University are launching a study to explore how language practices within families influence children's Welsh language development.

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'No surprise' as Putin’s party wins election billed as referendum on war in Ukraine

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers argues that the results of Russia's parliamentary elections were never in doubt, but the campaign revealed ambivalence about the war in Ukraine.

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Banning the opposition, going on a listening tour: Putin’s worried about the coming election

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers explains how declining public support for both the war and Putin himself appears to have left the Russian leader increasingly unsettled.

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Aberystwyth academic wins international prize for Cold War intelligence book

An Aberystwyth University academic has won a prestigious international prize for her book exploring the hidden history of intelligence cooperation during the Cold War.

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Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explains that after ending Welsh Labour’s long rule, Plaid must balance the demands of government with its constitutional ambitions.

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No clear support for return to old Senedd voting system - major voter study

More people in Wales favour keeping the current Senedd voting system than returning to the old one, according to a new in-depth study of May’s devolved election.

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State of emergency in Crimea as Ukraine focuses pressure on ‘jewel in Putin’s crown’

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers considers how Crimea became a symbol of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why the peninsula is becoming increasingly isolated as Kyiv steps up its attacks.

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Could the war in Ukraine bring political change to Russia?

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers provides insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting how the conflict is increasingly posing significant reputational challenges for Russia.

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Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explain how Plaid Cymru’s historic victory opens a new chapter in Welsh politics, and a potential constitutional test for Westminster.

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