Humour helps older adults navigate ageing – research

01 April 2026

Humour plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of ageing and staying socially connected, according to new research.

Does uncertainty drive anxiety in autistic adults?

02 April 2026

Academics are investigating whether coping with the unknown or unexpected is a distinct contributor to anxiety in autistic adults.

Safer journeys for girls aim for new guidance

02 April 2026

Welsh local authorities will have new guidance to help make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for women and girls, thanks to work led by one of our academics.

Filtration breakthrough promises better tasting protein drinks, new research reveals

08 April 2026

The work of Aberystwyth University scientists has helped show that small changes to whey processing could improve the taste and texture of protein drinks.

Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election

09 April 2026

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Michael Woods discusses how green policies, including wind farms, are turning into a battleground for the Welsh elections.

Alpaca and sheep poo secrets tested to help protect world’s grasslands

14 April 2026

Scientists are studying alpaca and sheep poo collected in the Welsh uplands as part of efforts to protect grasslands and wildlife around the world.

Student discovery could advance flood-resilient crops

16 April 2026

An Aberystwyth University student has uncovered how different plant varieties respond to flooding, offering insights that could help crops cope with extreme weather.

May elections: what five politics experts are looking out for

20 April 2026