How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story
02 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Simon Rodway discusses how new insights from archaeology, genetics and early inscriptions are helping to uncover the story of Celtic languages in Britain and Ireland.
Study of uterine inflammation in livestock could help treat infertility in humans
05 January 2026
Research to help reduce inflammation in the uterus of livestock animals could help pave the way for developing new drugs to treat infertility in women, according to a new scientific review.
Aberystwyth academic made top algae society President
08 January 2026
Aberystwyth University academic Dr Jessica Adams has been appointed President of the British Phycological Society, the UK’s leading society dedicated to the study of algae.
Global sustainability ‘reset’ needed say academics
08 January 2026
Scientists are calling for a ‘systems reset’ in how sustainable development is understood and pursued.
Royal polar medal for Aberystwyth expert
12 January 2026
Aberystwyth University field glaciologist Dr Samuel Doyle has been awarded the Polar Medal in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List for his outstanding research and leadership in Greenland.
Environment issues have never been so fiercely debated in a Welsh election campaign as they will be in 2026
16 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Michael Woods remarks on how rural and environmental issues are high on the political agenda in the Welsh Senedd elections in May.
Aberystwyth University and David Game College launch new international foundation programme partnership
19 January 2026
Aberystwyth University and David Game College have announced a new strategic collaboration designed to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK.
Trying Veganuary might be challenging. Here’s some tips on keeping going
19 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Bethany Clark has looked at why many people struggle to maintain their Veganuary commitments - here's why and what could help.
Minister sees growth potential of new Green Futures Innovation Park
22 January 2026
A Wales Office Minister has heard plans to develop a new Green Futures Innovation Park on a visit to Aberystwyth University.
Proposed new mission will create artificial solar eclipses in space
26 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Huw Morgan discusses the pressing need to understand and respond to what’s known as “space weather”.
Pantycelyn Hall's new poetry celebrates journey of its re-opening
28 January 2026
New poems have been composed about Pantycelyn Hall to mark 10 years since the start of the journey towards its re-opening.
Finding stillness in motion: how riding a motorcycle can teach us mindfulness
29 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Judith Roberts discusses how mindfulness is usually taught through stillness and silence. But for some, full presence is easier to achieve in movement, and even in risk.
Good progress on new strategy says Vice-Chancellor
30 January 2026
Aberystwyth University’s Vice-Chancellor has said the University is making “good progress” on its plans to establish a sustainable operating model - building an institution that is protected from the challenges facing the higher education sector.