The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing

21 May 2025

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Marco Arkesteijn and Dr Alexander Taylor discuss how standing on one leg while brushing your teeth isn’t a full ageing check-up, and explain why walking speed, brain flexibility and overall wellbeing score matter more.

Aberystwyth academics selected for prestigious Welsh Crucible programme

20 May 2025

A marine ecologist, an authority on theatre and performance spaces, and a clinical psychologist have been selected for a prestigious programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales.

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.

Aberystwyth Prof gains top fellowship

09 September 2024

An Aberystwyth University professor has received an esteemed fellowship from the Academy of Social Sciences

Are nasty jokes causing problems for elderly couples? New research begins

14 June 2024

From classic knock-knock jokes to mother-in-law puns, researchers are looking at how humour affects older couples’ relationships.

Festival of fermented foods at Aberystwyth University

05 April 2024

From kombucha to kefir and sauerkraut, the benefits of fermented foods for our minds and bodies will be explored at a Festival of Fermentation at Aberystwyth University in April. 

Powys and Monmouthshire transport projects awarded Aberystwyth University grants

31 January 2024

Two community transport projects in Powys and Monmouthshire have received grants from Aberystwyth University.

Can green tea prevent age-related disease? Research project

25 January 2024

Aberystwyth University scientists are testing how nutrients in green tea can affect age-related diseases by monitoring people’s brain activity.

Festive fraud - not always the season of goodwill

28 December 2023

In this article, academics from the Psychology Department highlight the dangers of fraud during the holiday period.