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More animal grazing in warmer climates threatens ecosystems

Grazing animals in warm and dry parts of the world can damage ecosystems but boost them in cooler drylands, especially when different species feed together, according to new research.

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University makes White Ribbon Day commitment to tackle violence against women and girls

Aberystwyth University is marking this year’s White Ribbon Day (25 November) by pledging its support to ending men's violence against women and girls and to promoting gender equality.

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Professor Rowan Williams and Professor Mererid Hopwood.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury is key speaker at University Dialogue Centre launch event

The role of dialogue in creating better futures will be explored in an open conversation between former Archbishop of Canterbury Professor Rowan Williams and award-winning poet and academic Professor Mererid Hopwood.

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Some of the research team on the western edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Over one hundred thousand tonnes of microbes could escape from melting glaciers, scientists warn

More than a hundred thousand tonnes of microbes, including potentially harmful and beneficial ones, could be released as the world’s glaciers melt, scientists from Aberystwyth University have warned.

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Strengthening Welsh democracy discussed at media conference

An Aberystwyth academic will discuss how to strengthen democracy in Wales at a high-profile media conference this week.

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Drought-resistant Aberystwyth crop helps Africa’s farmers

A crop developed at Aberystwyth University is set to help African farmers feed people in the face of climate change.

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Dr Thomas Alcott, Lecturer in Film Theory and Practice at Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth academic helping to improve British wrestling

A Lecturer in Film Theory and Practice from Aberystwyth University is contributing towards a ‘code of better practice’ for British wrestling.

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Emma Anscombe-Skirrow, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing

Veterinary Nurses to study at Aberystwyth University from 2024

Veterinary nurses will begin studying at Aberystwyth University in 2024 as Wales’ only School of Veterinary Science expands.

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Academics from Ritsumeikan University in Japan signing the memorandum of understanding with the Vice-Chancellor and academics of Aberystwyth University

New Japanese partnership to boost climate change research at Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University has signed up to a new partnership with a Japanese university in a boost to its climate change research.

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Some of the speakers at the 2022 Aberystwyth Festival of Research - Professor Olivette Otele, Lee Waters MS, Radio 1’s Aled Haydn Jones, BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt, Dr Rowan Williams and Professor Mererid Hopwood

Leading thinkers to speak at Aberystwyth University research festival

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and Head of BBC Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones will be among the contributors at Aberystwyth University’s Festival of Research later this month.

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Aberystwyth University scientists gathering data as part of the BRITICE-CHRONO project

Aberystwyth academics date ‘rapid’ decline of giant ancient ice sheet

An ancient ice sheet once covering Britain and Ireland disappeared more rapidly than previously thought, experts at Aberystwyth University have discovered.

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An aerial view of Aberystwyth University’s Gogerddan campus where the main base of the National Spectrum Centre would be located.

Plans for spectrum centre and green business park take step forward

Aberystwyth University has welcomed the news that two of its flagship projects have been given approval to proceed to the second stage of the multi-million-pound Mid Wales Growth Deal.

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Aberystwyth academics researching on the Larsen C Ice Shelf

Break-up of Antarctic ice shelves explored by Aberystwyth academics

Aberystwyth University researchers are visiting the Antarctic to investigate the way ice shelves break up and can contribute to rising sea levels.

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‘Dyn y Sidydd’ from Manuscript NLW 3026C (Mostyn 88), Gutun Owain from the second half of the 15th century. Copyright: National Library of Wales

New centre for research on literature and history of medicine in Wales

Aberystwyth University academics are collaborating with the National Library of Wales to establish a new Research Centre to draw on the Library’s rich and varied collection of printed works relating to medicine and health in Wales.

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Evelyn and Marion Porak, two young refugees, pictured on Aberystwyth promenade in 1939. The Porak sisters fled to the UK from Germany with their mother in early 1939. They stayed with a family in Aberystwyth, before emigrating to the US in 1947. Photo credit: Brian Pinsent.

Exhibition and book launch: Refugees in Wales

An exhibition tracing the history of refugees in Wales from the 1930s until the present day is going on display at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

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Dracula at 125: how Bram Stoker’s vampire is a monstrous creation of terrifying sleep disorders

Writing in The Conversation Dr Alice Vernon from the Department of English and Creative Writing discusses Bram Stocker’s Dracula and why the power is not in his fangs but in the way he disturbs the sleep of his victims.

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Mererid Hopwood joins First Minister of Wales for panel discussion at Lleisiau Eraill/Other Voices festival in Cardigan

Professor Mererid Hopwood, Chair of Welsh and Celtic Studies, will take part in a three-day event of conversation and performances celebrating the enduring cultural and musical ties between Ireland and Wales.

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The jury that asked the spirit world for a verdict – and other bizarre tales from the courtroom

Liam Bird, PhD student and part-time teacher in the Department of Law and Criminology, writes in The Conversation about some of the more bizarre behaviour of juries behind the closed doors of deliberation rooms.

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Undergraduate student Luke Blaidd receives the award for Welsh Language Champion from Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Vice-Chancellor Aberystwyth University. Born in Stockport and raised in north Manchester, Luke is the first member of his family to speak Welsh.

Welsh Language Award winners announced

Aberystwyth University has honoured individuals for their contribution to the Welsh language.

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