New centre established to study Welsh politics and society
30 November 2016
The Centre for Welsh Politics and Society incorporates the established Institute of Welsh Politics and will form the Aberystwyth arm of the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods.
Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery The Mousetrap comes to Aberystwyth
30 November 2016
Classic thriller masterpiece concludes its record-breaking 60th anniversary tour with performances at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth University’s partnership with schools highly commended at sustainability awards
29 November 2016
SusNet is highly commended by Cynnal Cymru–Sustain Wales at the Sustain Wales Awards 2016.
Fferm Penglais achieves 5* Visit Wales rating
29 November 2016
Fferm Penglais has been awarded a 5* accommodation grading by Visit Wales.
Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus Limited appoints first Chief Executive Officer
29 November 2016
Dr Rhian Hayward MBE, current head of Knowledge Exchange at the Department of Research, Business & Innovation at AU, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus.
Aberystwyth School of Art exhibition marks centenary of Welsh artist John Elwyn
28 November 2016
An exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Ceredigion artist John Elwyn opens at Aberystwyth University’s School of Art Museum and Galleries on Monday 28 November 2016.
IBERS at the Winter Fair
25 November 2016
Aberystwyth University’s Institute of Biological Environmental and Rural Sciences will be at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2016.
Aberystwyth University Mauritius hosts international conference on violence against women
24 November 2016
Violence against women will be debated at an international conference at Aberystwyth University Mauritius Branch Campus on Friday 25 November.
Opening a digital window to the past
23 November 2016
Student records dating back almost 150 years are being digitised and transcribed to make them more accessible.
Aberystwyth University Fine Art alumna reaches the final of Landscape Artist of the Year
23 November 2016
Aberystwyth School of Art alumna, Kim Whitby, has reached the final of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2016.
Aberystwyth University Fine Art graduate reaches the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year
22 November 2016
Fine Art graduate Kim Whitby to compete in the semi-final of Landscape Artist of the Year, which airs tonight (Tuesday 22 November) on Sky Arts at 8pm.
Law students crowned Welsh mooting champions
22 November 2016
Law students Jake Woodcock and Jake Moses victorious in the Welsh National Mooting Competition held at Aberystwyth Law School on 19 and 20 November 2016.
Aberystwyth University debates Trump victory
21 November 2016
Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election will be analysed at a special roundtable discussion at Aberystwyth University on Tuesday 29 November.
Museum status for Art School
18 November 2016
The School of Art at Aberystwyth University has been awarded Accredited Museum Status by Arts Council England.
Major makeover for Geography laboratory
16 November 2016
A Geography laboratory at Aberystwyth University is undergoing a major refurbishment ahead of the Department’s centenary in 2017.
Behind the Hinterland scenes
15 November 2016
Hinterland fans get a chance to step onto the set of the award-winning detective series as part of a new exhibition at Aberystwyth University’s Old College.
Snowdonia’s ‘Rhodocop’ is Aberystwyth student
15 November 2016
PhD student Gruffydd Jones is on a mission to control the aggressive alien plant invader Rhododendron using soil science and deduction.
Aberystwyth University to host Welsh National Mooting Competition
15 November 2016
The University will welcome law students from across the country this weekend, when it hosts the Welsh National Mooting Competition.
EcoCampus Gold Award for Aberystwyth University
15 November 2016
Aberystwyth University has been awarded EcoCampus Gold Award following an independent audit of its environmental management system.
Aberystwyth University supports Pony Club programme
14 November 2016
The University is helping to develop the horse riders of the future.
InvEnterPrize guides AberPreneurs to success
14 November 2016
Up to £10,000 available to the winning individual or team, which can be used to invest in equipment, facilities or professional services to turn their invention or business start-up idea into reality.
Reassessing George Whitefield
11 November 2016
One of the authors of a book on the life and work of 18th century American evangelist George Whitefield says its publication is timely in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory.
Language Exchange Platform launched
10 November 2016
The latest edition of Language Exchange Platform has been launched to promote language learning opportunities for students and staff across the University.
Andrew Guy MBE presented with Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University
09 November 2016
Andrew Guy MBE, Chairman of the Coaching Inn Group and alumnus of the University, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship.
Fellowship welcomes Indian writer to Wales
08 November 2016
One of India's leading writers, Venkateswar Ramaswamy, joins the University for three months as the inaugural Charles Wallace India Trust Creative Translation and Writing Fellow.
Aberystwyth Law professor re-elected to European human rights body
08 November 2016
Professor of Law, Ryszard Piotrowicz, has been re-elected to GRETA, the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
Aberystwyth University hosts US Election Night Special
07 November 2016
Staff from our Department of International Politics offer expert analysis as the results come in.
New Bursary for Aber Students
07 November 2016
A businessman from South Africa now living in Wales has given a generous donation to help undergraduates.
Aberystwyth academic calls for more investment in agriculture science research
04 November 2016
Professor Peter Midmore has called for more investment in agricultural science research at an international conference on agricultural science in Europe held in Rome.
Aberystwyth academic to address India-UK Tech Summit
04 November 2016
Advanced Reasoning expert Professor Chris Price will speak at India’s biggest knowledge and technology conference which is being held in New Delhi 7-9 November 2016.
First Minister recalls student days in Aber
04 November 2016
First Minister Carwyn Jones AM shares memories of his days as an undergraduate at a special event to celebrate the Founders of Aberystwyth University on Thursday 3 November 2016.
Acclaimed artist takes position at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
03 November 2016
Experienced curator, arts administrator and artist Steffan Jones-Hughes appointed as Visual Arts Manager at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Chips off the old block - sourcing the Stonehenge Bluestones
03 November 2016
Pembrokeshire’s bluestones and the link with Stonehenge will be the focus of a public lecture by Dr Richard Bevins, Keeper of Natural Sciences at the National Museum of Wales, on Tuesday 8 November.
New children’s book series launched
02 November 2016
CAA/Educational Resource Publishers at Aberystwyth University launches a series of reading books for children.
BBC celebrates 80 years of television
02 November 2016
A Senior Lecturer at Aberystwyth University has been part of an online history project to mark 80 years since the BBC broadcast its very first television programme.
Grants for Veterans Legal Aid Project
02 November 2016
Aberystwyth Law School secures £25,000 towards a project which offers free legal advice to veterans and their families.
Study reveals rumen fluke now very common in Wales
01 November 2016
Study into prevalence of rumen fluke in Wales by IBERS scientists working with Wales YFC is publish in the journal Parasitology.