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.