Disabled people jobs boost aim for new project
05 May 2026
Transforming how disabled people are recruited, supported and retained in work is the aim of a new initiative led by our academics.
Wales is looking at a huge shake‑up in the Senedd – so why are voters so disenchanted?
05 May 2026
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias from our Department of International Politics writes that many Welsh voters feel disillusioned with democratic politics.
Welsh election: why immigration is important to voters in the ‘Nation of Sanctuary’
07 May 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Rhys Dafydd Jones explains that the Welsh government offers support to refugees and asylum seekers in devolved areas such as health, education and housing.
Mapping the Brexit vote – researchers appeal for hidden ‘boxcounts’
12 May 2026
Ten years on from the UK’s referendum on EU membership, an ambitious effort is underway to create the most detailed map of Brexit voting patterns to date.
The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for
12 May 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Lewis Norton from our Department of International Politics explains how the Welsh Conservatives have avoided people’s worst predictions, but long-term questions over its devolution position remain.
Fearful, diminished and isolated: what this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia’s war against Ukraine
13 May 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers explains that Russia’s annual Victory Day parade is traditionally a show of military might. But things were different this year.
Elite research selection for Aberystwyth academics
14 May 2026
Three of our academics have been selected to join a prestigious professional development programme that supports emerging research leaders.
Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster
14 May 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explain how Plaid Cymru’s historic victory opens a new chapter in Welsh politics, and a potential constitutional test for Westminster.
International collaboration to tackle killer disease
20 May 2026
A major new £9.9 million international research project has launched to accelerate urgently needed treatments for a deadly disease affecting millions worldwide.
Insect wing identifying app to tackle tropical disease threat
26 May 2026
A mobile app that identifies disease-carrying insects from their wing patterns is being developed as part of a project using AI to help diagnose tropical diseases.
Aberystwyth student wins prestigious national farming award
21 May 2026
An Aberystwyth University student has received national recognition after winning the top prize in an agricultural business management competition.
Acclaimed Welsh actor awarded Honorary Fellowship
22 May 2026
Multi-BAFTA award winning actor Rakie Ayola, best known for roles in Kaos, Doctor Who, The Pact and Holby City, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Aberystwyth University.
New seaweed plastic developed to package food
25 May 2026
Food could be wrapped in packaging made from seaweed instead of artificial plastic in the future, thanks to new research.
Peatbog becomes stage for immersive climate performance
28 May 2026
A degraded peatbog became the stage for an outdoor performance this month, as scientific data was transformed into an immersive work.
Mars rover camera lands in Aberystwyth at bigger BeachLab event
29 May 2026
A test camera for a rover due to reach the planet Mars will land on Aberystwyth’s seafront as Aberystwyth University’s popular BeachLab returns at the start of June, with an even bigger science and robot extravaganza.