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International Ombudsmen gather at Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth University hosts the second seminar on ‘Best Practice Seminar: New Powers and Possibilities: the Ombudsman and improving public service delivery’ on Friday 21 June 2019.

Public Services Ombudsmen from the UK, Ireland and Catalonia will gather at Aberystwyth University on Friday 21 June 2019 for an international seminar on how they hold public services to account.

Successful bootcamp for budding entrepreneurs

People with an enterprising business idea had a unique opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills during Aberystwyth University’s annual Business Start-Up Week.

Planning consent for Old College redevelopment

Ceredigion County Council has approved Aberystwyth University’s plans to transform the iconic Old College building, which opened its doors in 1872 and was the first home of the University of Wales. Image: Keith Morris

Ceredigion County Council has approved Aberystwyth University’s applications for planning consent to redevelop the Grade 1 listed Old College building.

New E-bike charging stations and cycle shelters installed at University

Councillor Alun Williams, Member Champion for Sustainability from Ceredigion County Council, at the new yellow cycle shelter and yellow charging station outside the University’s Sports Centre

New E-bike charging stations and cycle shelters have been installed on Aberystwyth University’s Penglais Campus.

Graduates share creative talents

(left to right): Miriam Elin Jones; Gruffudd Owen and Naomi Nicholas, members of the New Playwrights’ Group

Three Aberystwyth University graduates have been selected to be part of a new national scheme to develop writing for the stage.

Aber retains HR Excellence in Research Award

Left to right: Dr Jennifer Deaville, Research Development Manager, Dr Dafydd Roberts, Research Development Officer and Sarah Wydall from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Aberystwyth University. Not pictured are Heather Hinkin from Human Resources and Dr Patricia Shaw from the Faculty of Business and Physical Sciences.

Aberystwyth University has been recognised for its long term commitment to the career development of researchers.

Rare-breed sheep research at Pwllpeiran

Some of the flock of Soay sheep based at IBERS’ Pwllpeiran Upland Research Platform at Aberystwyth University.

Researchers from Aberystwyth University have recently visited the isles of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides as part of their new study on the feeding habits of an ancient rare breed of wild sheep.

Tributes paid to former Vice-Chancellor

Professor Noel Lloyd, former Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University 2004-2011

Tributes have been paid to Professor Noel Lloyd, a former Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University who has died aged 72.

New website launched for Welsh literary magazine

(Left to right): Members of the editorial board of Y Ddraig 2019: (front row): Gweno Martin; Nia Ceris Lloyd; Megan Elenid Lewis, who launched the new edition; Non Roberts; Sioned Mair Bowen; (back row) Elen Haf Roach; Owain Vaughan ac Alaw Mair Jones.

A new website has been launched for Aberystwyth University’s Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies’ student-led literary magazine.

Aber tops satisfaction tables in Guardian University Guide

Aberystwyth University has some of the most satisfied students in the UK according the latest Guardian university league table.

Lights, camera, action: New film summer school launched

Aberystwyth University will launch a new film summer school

Aspiring young film makers will have an opportunity to work with an experienced Hollywood film producer this summer as Aberystwyth University launches a new week-long residential film school.

Aberystwyth University announces Honorary Fellows for 2019

His Honour Judge Milwyn Jarman QC was among those presented with an Honorary Fellowship in 2018.

A leading global figure in the campaign to eradicate polio, a former First Minister of Wales and a retired peripatetic music teacher are amongst those who will be honoured during this year’s degree ceremonies at Aberystwyth University.

Aberystwyth University at the Urdd Eisteddfod

The Aberystwyth University stand at this year's Urdd National Eisteddfod is next to the Wales Millennium Centre, in Cardiff Bay.

As thousands of young people from across Wales compete at the 2019 Cardiff and the Vale Urdd Eisteddfod this week, Aberystwyth University is there to support Wales’ largest youth festival.