Miloš Zeman's victory in Czech presidential election is another setback for Western liberalism

31 January 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jan Ruzicka, Lecturer in International Politics and Security Studies, discusses the relection of Miloš Zeman as President of the Czech Republic.

New report highlights contribution of universities to the Welsh economy

31 January 2018

Universities in Wales contribute over £5b and support almost 50,000 jobs according to an independent report published today, Wednesday 31 January 2018.

Aberystwyth University in Stonewall Top 100

31 January 2018

Aberystwyth University is one of the UK’s top 100 employers for inclusivity in the workplace, according to a report published today, Wednesday 31 January 2018.

Royal Society of Biology Accreditation for IBERS courses

29 January 2018

Aberystwyth University has received Royal Society of Biology (RSB) Accreditation for twenty undergraduate bioscience courses.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author to speak at Aberystwyth University

29 January 2018

The controversy surrounding the reporting of the great Ukranian famine of 1932-1933 which killed 7-10m people will provide the back drop for the 2018 Annual David Davies Memorial Institute lecture.

Children’s books to be presented to Japanese community

25 January 2018

A collection of children’s books will be presented to the community of Yosano in Japan by students from Aberystwyth University when they visit later this week.

Aberystwyth student film shortlisted for Royal Television Society Wales award

24 January 2018

A film by an Aberystwyth University graduate has been shortlisted for an award at the 2018 RTS Wales Centre Student Television Awards.

How the mothers of dead soldiers may be what reins in Vladimir Putin's ambitions

24 January 2018

Writing in the Conversation, Dr Jenny Mather from the Department of International Politics discusses how Vladimir Putin seeks to present an image of Russia as a country that is strong, decisive, and able to reshape the world to its own ends.

Aberystwyth University alumni back London student visit

23 January 2018

Aberystwyth University students have gained valuable insight into the working lives of London based business leaders and lawyers, thanks to the support of alumni.

Yosano visit to strengthen Wales-Japan link

23 January 2018

Aberystwyth University students will build on the long standing links between Aberystwyth and the Japanese town of Yosano when they embark on a visit there later this week.

Plastic ban isn’t enough so let’s take another look at personal carbon accounts

22 January 2018

Writing in the Conversation, researcher Martin Burgess considers a Welsh Assembly supported feasibility study to look at piloting an environmental behavioural policy across Wales: personal carbon accounts.

The British Army's belonging campaign finally recognises that masculinity has changed

18 January 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses the British Army's latest recruitment campaign which has provoked criticism from some quarters.

A new, long record of African climate supports early dates for Out of Africa

18 January 2018

New research shows that the climate of north east Africa would have favoured migration of early modern humans Out of Africa up to 70,000 years earlier than previous widely accepted estimates.

Community project seeks new logo

17 January 2018

An exciting collaboration between Aberystwyth University’s Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Penparcau Forum is inviting ideas for a new logo.

Marking the 60th anniversary of TWW - Television Wales and the West

12 January 2018

Sixty years on from the launch of independent television company Television Wales and the West, Dr Jamie Medhurst, Co-Director of the Aberystwyth University Centre for Media History, looks back at its early days.

Aberystwyth University hosts Festival of Law and Criminology

05 January 2018

The legal implications of driverless cars, and can kids as young as 10 really tell the difference between ‘criminal’ and ‘naughty’ behaviour will be two of the many themes discussed at the inaugural Festival of Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University.

New study reveals how icy surface ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow

08 January 2018

The flow of water that supports hydro-electric and irrigation infrastructure in the mountain regions of Nepal and India is regulated by hundreds of large icy ponds on the surface of some of the world’s highest glaciers, Aberystwyth scientists have revealed.

Refurbished Hugh Owen Library opens

09 January 2018

The University has invested more than a £1 million in a major refurbishment of its iconic Hugh Owen library. The official reopening of Level D of Hugh Owen Library took place on Monday 8 January, revealing a library space that has been transformed to meet the needs of 21st century students.  

New research on rural nurse recruitment

09 January 2018

The challenges of recruiting nurses to rural Wales are being explored in a new study based at Aberystwyth University.

Community project seeks new logo

17 January 2018

An exciting collaboration between Aberystwyth University’s Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Penparcau Forum is inviting ideas for a new logo.

Scholarship entrance exam deadline

10 January 2018

Applicants reminded not to miss out on scholarships worth up to £2,000 a year ahead of the Aberystwyth University entrance exam deadline of 18 January 2018.