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Schistosomiasis affects more than 200 million people globally and is transmitted by freshwater snails in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and South America.

Royal award for pioneering parasite research at Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its pioneering work in helping to tackle the devastating impact of parasitic flatworms.

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New cultivated meat standards on menu thanks to partnership

New safety standards for cultivated meat - a technology that could offer a sustainable alternative to livestock farming - are to be developed thanks to a new project.

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Dr Rhys Thatcher and Will Dean at the Aberystwyth University facilities.

Man runs 3 peaks for Alzheimers with Aberystwyth University support

A man training to climb the highest three peaks in Britain and run 450 miles between them in just nine days for Alzheimers’ research has been supported by Aberystwyth University experts.

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Phoebe Smythe studying at Aberystwyth University

First student awarded prize to boost veterinary science in Wales

The first winner of a new prize aimed at promoting veterinary science in Wales has been announced by Aberystwyth University.

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Unveiling of the official plaque to Prof Rees with Professor Iain Barber, Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Katherine Childs, Jane Hankin and Professor Joanne Hamilton.

University building named in honour of scientist Gwendolen Rees

Aberystwyth University has officially renamed a flagship building in honour of Professor Gwendolen Rees, the first Welsh woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

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Some of the speakers at the 'AberTB' conference. From right to left: Professor Christine Middlemiss, UK Chief Veterinary Officer; Dr Andy Robinson; Sarah Tomlinson TB Advisory Service in England; Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales; Dr Gwen Rees, President of the British Veterinary Association Wales Branch; Professor Glyn Hewinson CBE from Aberystwyth University and Professor Gareth Enticott.

Chief Vets discuss TB in wildlife at Aberystwyth conference

The Chief Veterinary Officers for Wales and the UK joined experts from across the country to discuss bovine tuberculosis in wildlife at a conference at Aberystwyth University today.

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Early lung cancer diagnosis aims for new test

Earlier detection of lung cancer could be possible thanks to a project led by Welsh scientists to develop a new rapid diagnostic kit.

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Sheep on one of Aberystwyth University's farms

Tackling common livestock infection using novel technologies focus of new study

Aberystwyth University scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle a parasite that infects the majority of UK sheep flocks.

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Nursing students learn clinical skills in the simulation suite at Aberystwyth University’s Healthcare Education Centre.

Aberystwyth nursing education expands with healthcare support workers qualification

Nursing education at Aberystwyth University will expand in September with a professional qualification for health and social care support workers.

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Aberystwyth top in Wales for student satisfaction

Aberystwyth has been rated the top university in Wales for student satisfaction according to the latest edition of the National Student Survey (NSS) which is published today, Thursday 10 August.

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