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Unarmed civilian protection organisations like Nonviolent Peaceforce’s South Sudan Women’s Protection Teams work to create physical safety in communities affected by violent conflict. Photo credit: Nonviolent Peaceforce

Funding for research on unarmed civilian protection in conflict areas

An international research network led by the University is offering funding for research projects focusing on unarmed civilian protection in areas affected by conflict.

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University sponsors new Iris Prize Documentary Film Finance Fund

Aberystwyth University is sponsoring a new Documentary Film Finance Fund organised by Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival.

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Presentation of the Old College key: Professor Elizabeth Treasure presents the Old College key to Mark Bowen, Managing Director of Andrew Scott Ltd in the company of Rachel Barwise, Aberystwyth University Students Union, Stephen Lawrence, Former President of Aberystwyth University Old Students Association and Jim O’Rourke, Old College Project Manager.

Old College construction company announced as final fundraising push launched

Ambitious plans to bring new life to Aberystwyth University’s iconic Old College have taken a major step forward today, Friday 14 January 2022, with the announcement of the project’s principal building contractor.

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Maps reveal where forests are changing around the world

Maps revealing areas of the world’s forests which have substantively changed over the past decade have been published through a European Space Agency (ESA) project that is managed and coordinated by Aberystwyth University.

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2021

As 2021 draws to a close, take a look at some of the highlights of the year at Aberystwyth University.

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Supply chain partnership to drive progress on farm net zero

A new research initiative has been launched to help grassland farmers achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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The Prince of Wales meets students at the new School of Veterinary Science with Professor Darrell Abernethy and Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University.

The Prince of Wales officially opens new School of Veterinary Science at Aberystwyth University

The Prince of Wales has officially opened Aberystwyth University’s School of Veterinary Science today (10 December).

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Aberystwyth academic clinches British Psychology Society book prize

A book co-written by an Aberystwyth University academic exploring how the desire for women to live the good life is tied to expectations that normalise unattainable perfection has won the best academic monograph prize at the British Psychology Society book awards.

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Technology to prevent octopus over-fishing being developed at Aberystwyth University

New technology to prevent the over-fishing of octopuses and other sea creatures is being developed by scientists at Aberystwyth University.

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Dr Wyn Morris (left) from Aberystwyth Business School and Dr Gareth Norris from the Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University who have developed the rural crime study.

First Wales-wide rural crime survey run by Aberystwyth University launches

Wales’ first nationwide assessment of the nature and extent of rural crime has been launched by the University, the latest in a series of work that has already led to change in how Dyfed-Powys is policed.

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Philomusica to perform at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Aberystwyth’s symphony orchestra Philomusica and the University Singers will take to the stage at Aberystwyth Arts Centre’s Great Hall on Saturday 4 December 2021.

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Aberystwyth University Vice-Chancellor Professor Elizabeth Treasure presents a copy of Humphrey Llwyd's Cambriae Typus, printed in 1573 in Antwerp by Abraham Ortelius, to Mr William Parker and Vivien Hopkirk to mark the launch of the European Opportunities Fund, which has been funded by a generous donation by Mr Parker.

Aberystwyth University launches new European Opportunities Fund

Aberystwyth University has established a major new fund to support student study opportunities in Europe, thanks to a donation from a former student.

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First look inside Wales’ brand new Vet School

Aberystwyth University has released the first pictures of Wales’ only School of Veterinary Science which opened for the first time this year.

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Insect-based food project expands at Aberystwyth University

Scientists at Aberystwyth University are looking at insects as a potentially valuable source of animal feed.

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Too much food is thrown away. There are things you can do to help. Shutterstock

Five ways to cut down on food waste – and why it matters

Writing in The Conversation Dr Siobhan Maderson from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences discusses how food waste creates unnecessary strain on our fragile environment and five things that you can do to help.

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