University scientists bring solar eclipse spectacle to Aberystwyth seafront
07 August 2026
The University is hosting a special solar eclipse event on Aberystwyth Promenade next week, where the public can learn from experts and safely view the celestial spectacular.
NASA Head meets Aberystwyth space rover academic helping find life on Mars
24 July 2026
An academic from Aberystwyth University has met the Head of NASA to discuss his work on a Mars rover which will try to find signs of life on the red planet.
First cosmic dynamo spotting reveals how magnetic fields created in space
31 March 2026
Scientists have observed a natural cosmic dynamo operating in near‑Earth space for the first time – bringing them significantly closer to understanding how magnetic fields are created in the universe.
New model to forecast space weather on way
17 March 2026
New efforts to forecast space weather with greater accuracy and reliability are being led by Aberystwyth University academics.
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”.
University welcomes UK Space Agency’s support for Mars mission
04 December 2025
The ExoMars team at the University has welcomed the UK Space Agency’s renewed backing for the Rosalind Franklin rover mission, a flagship project that will see Europe’s first Mars rover launch in 2028.
Key ExoMars Rover part ships from Aberystwyth
13 October 2025
The search for life on Mars takes a leap forward today, as a key instrument for a major space mission begins its journey from the University to Italy for testing.
Kids celebrate Science Week in Aberystwyth
13 March 2025
Over 1,500 school pupils took part in lively hands-on activities at the University’s annual interactive science exhibition.
Isabel Ann Robertson Scholarship winners announced
13 February 2025
The winners of a major new scholarship to promote postgraduate study in mathematics, physics and computer science have been announced by the University.
Cluster’s last stand: Aberystwyth scientist marks demise of pioneering space mission
06 September 2024
A multi-spacecraft mission, which has helped scientists around the globe to better understand and predict space weather, will come to an end on Sunday (8 September) after almost 25 years.