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.