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Helping farmers tackle major parasitic disease in livestock

Improved guidance and practical tools are required to help farmers to sustainably tackle the major problem of liver fluke infections in livestock, according to new research.

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Academic helps track lost penguins as they journey home

A penguin rehabilitation project in Brazil is tracking penguins’ journeys home with the help of an Aberystwyth University academic.

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Rob McCallum awarded Honorary Doctorate

Internationally acclaimed deep sea explorer Rob McCallum has been bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate degree by Aberystwyth University.

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Violet traps better for controlling biting flies - research

Violet coloured traps are better at controlling flies than traditional blue and black ones, according to new research.

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Can Britain be a nation of tea growers? Scientists say yes – and it could even be good for your health

Writing in The Conversation Dr Amanda Lloyd and Professor Nigel Holt discuss the potential for a homegrown UK tea industry by using metabolomics and machine learning to analyse the chemical diversity and health benefits of tea cultivated in Devon and Wales.

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Horses’ faces speak volumes - new study maps their rich facial language

Horses possess a far more expressive and nuanced facial “language” than previously understood, new research has revealed.

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Simulation of major incident to train nurses

Aberystwyth University’s Healthcare Education Centre will host a simulation of a major incident next month to help train its nursing students.

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New disease threat to oak trees - volunteers sought

Woodland owners and managers are being invited to play a part in helping to monitor the health of Britain’s most iconic tree species.

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Time for more home grown tea cultivation?

Rows of tea plants could become a more familiar sight on the hills of Wales and other parts of the UK in the future.

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Aberystwyth academics selected for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme

A marine ecologist, an authority on theatre and performance spaces, and a clinical psychologist have been selected for a prestigious programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales.

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Marine detectives shine a light on secret lives of Cardigan Bay dolphins

Some of the mysteries surrounding the underwater lives of Cardigan Bay’s bottlenose dolphins are being uncovered as part of an innovative research project. 

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Aberystwyth scientists help monitor pine martens

Aberystwyth University scientists are helping to monitor the success of the reintroduction of Britain’s second rarest mammal.

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Revealing the cells behind the biological clocks of intertidal animals

Scientists have identified the cells behind the bioclocks keeping time with tides in tiny marine organisms.

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eDNA reveals new information about rare marine life on world’s most remote inhabited islands

Researchers from Aberystwyth University have carried out the first ever environmental DNA (eDNA) assessment of marine vertebrates in Tristan da Cunha, a group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.

 

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Aberystwyth scientists part of new £3m cardiovascular research network

Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network.

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Touch screens test whether horses suffer from poor sleep and depression

Academics are researching whether changes in living conditions could cause depression in horses by using screens the animals touch with their muzzles.  

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Aberystwyth climbs in UK sustainable university rankings

Aberystwyth University has risen into the UK top 30 in new sustainability rankings for higher education. 

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Welsh scientists developing groundbreaking rapid prostate cancer test

A groundbreaking test that could detect prostate cancer in men more quickly and with greater accuracy than current methods is being developed by Welsh scientists.

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Dyffryn Ogwen young farmer wins first agriculture scholarship

An 18-year-old from Dyffryn Ogwen has become the first Agriculture student to win a major Welsh-medium scholarship worth £3,000 at Aberystwyth University.

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UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger on plates after research project

The UK’s first Lion’s Mane burger has gone on sale at a Welsh eatery with the help of Aberystwyth University researchers.

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Aberystwyth agriculture student is best in Britain

An Aberystwyth University graduate from Carmarthenshire has won the Farmers Weekly award for the best agriculture student in Britain.

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Butterflies prefer UV lights says new study

Butterflies prefer lighting that contains ultraviolet according to a new study by Aberystwyth University scientists that could help improve how insects are kept indoors.

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More nutritious white bread could be on shelves, thanks to funding

Healthier white bread could soon appear on the shelves of bakers and grocers across the UK thanks to research at Aberystwyth University.

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Growing crops indoors could be key part of future food security

The development of controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming technologies needs to accelerate to meet the challenges of future UK food security, according to the leader of a new research project.

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Festival of fermented foods at Aberystwyth University

From kombucha to kefir and sauerkraut, the benefits of fermented foods for our minds and bodies will be explored at a Festival of Fermentation at Aberystwyth University in April. 

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The Queen presents award to Aberystwyth University for parasite research

Queen Camilla has presented a prestigious award to Aberystwyth University for its pioneering parasitology work at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace today (Thursday, 22 February).

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Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved – Aberystwyth University study

Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved, a new study by Aberystwyth University academics suggests.

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Can green tea prevent age-related disease? Research project

Aberystwyth University scientists are testing how nutrients in green tea can affect age-related diseases by monitoring people’s brain activity.

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Antarctic seals help Aberystwyth scientist monitor ocean warming

Seals will be helping an Aberystwyth University academic monitor ocean warming in the Antarctic during a voyage of the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

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Student Success in National Thesis Competition

Caitlin Duggan (BSc Veterinary Biosciences) recently gained national recognition for her undergraduate dissertation project on Bovine Tuberculosis from the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Thesis of the Year competition which ranked her thesis as highly commended.

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£1 million for early lung cancer diagnosis test research

Scientists’ work to develop a new rapid diagnostic kit to detect lung cancer has received a £1 million grant boost.  

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International partnership to develop vaccine for parasitic diseases affecting millions

A new international partnership has been established to develop a vaccine for parasitic diseases which infect hundreds of millions of people.

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Aberystwyth students win UN-backed prize for bird flu research

Aberystwyth University students have scooped a major World Food Forum award for their research tackling bird flu.

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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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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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Aberystwyth University showcases research to Ministers in London

Aberystwyth University scientists have discussed their research with UK Government Ministers at an event in London showcasing the very best of Welsh research and innovation.  

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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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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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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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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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Research reveals climate change is driving endangered Irish and Welsh birds to new habitats

Research published this week reveals that the changing climate is driving the birds to winter in areas with more industrial sites and sports and agriculture fields, making them much more vulnerable.

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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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Taste of vet student life for Welsh learners

Secondary school learners interested in a career as a vet have been given a taste of student life as Aberystwyth University hosted its first Veterinary Seren Summer School.

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Offshore wind farms good habitats for lobsters – research

Offshore wind farms could offer new habitats for lobsters and possible biodiversity benefits, according to new research by led by Aberystwyth University academics.

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Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research

Writing in The Conversation, Harry Thatcher and Dr David Wilcockson from the Department of Life Sciences discuss the potential benefits of offshore wind farms in creating new habitats for lobsters along UK coastlines.

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Embrace digital simulation technologies to educate next generation nurses - symposium

The role of cutting edge simulation technology in revolutionising professional healthcare training was the focus of a special symposium held at Aberystwyth University today.

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Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Roger Santer (Lecturer in Zoology) explains how a team of researchers at Aberystwyth University harnessed the power of AI to discover why flies find blue to be so irresistible. 

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First year of Aberystwyth nurse education - ‘major boost’ for local NHS

Hywel Dda University Health Board has hailed the first year of nurse education at Aberystwyth University as a major boost for the local NHS. 

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Mystery of why blue traps catch flies solved by AI research

The traditional method of using blue traps to catch biting flies works because the insects confuse the colour with animals they wish to bite, according to new research led by Aberystwyth University academics.

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Article - The melting Arctic is a crime scene

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Arwyn Edwards from the Department of Life Sciences likens the melting Arctic to a complex criminal investigation, and describes his scientific fieldwork as the documenting of crime scenes.

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Welsh vet students’ research visit to South Africa

A group of students from Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science is visiting South Africa to learn more about the importance of the profession in wildlife conservation and social justice.

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Top UK award for academic’s animal health project

The pioneering work of an Aberystwyth University academic’s programme to help combat antibiotic resistance has won the top prize at a London awards ceremony.

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Whatuni? success for Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University won two coveted awards at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) which were held in London on Wednesday 26 April.

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Academic excellence fellowships for three Aberystwyth scientists

Three leading Aberystwyth University academics have been elected as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.

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Pioneering parasitologist Gwendolen Rees honoured on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day 2023 (Wednesday 8 March), Aberystwyth University has announced it is renaming one of its flagship academic buildings in honour of the first Welsh woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

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