New counselling qualification option for Psychology students
29 September 2026
Psychology students at Aberystwyth University can now gain a nationally recognised counselling qualification alongside their degree, following accreditation by the UK’s leading counselling awarding body.
Beyond the Bystander ‘She called me a name that I didn't like’
10 September 2026
The Kitty Genovese case is famous for bystander effect research and media exaggeration. However, analyzing her killer, Winston Moseley, offers key insights into parole, remorse, and accountability. This matters for understanding early release in the UK as the Ministry of Justice grapples with overcrowding. A study by Dr. Hall and colleagues examines 17 parole hearings involving her killer, Winston Moseley, to address a key question: how do we decide whether someone has genuinely changed?
Do Welsh speakers have a different sense of humour? New study
31 July 2026
Humour is a universal part of everyday life, but can speaking Welsh influence what we find funny? That’s the question academics at Aberystwyth University are investigating.
Can supplements keep your brain sharp? Why the evidence is more complicated than it seems
23 June 2026
Writing in The Conversation, our researchers explain why more than memory tests are needed to assess whether supplements affect the brain.
Award for outstanding contribution to community transport
22 June 2026
A leading expert on transport and ageing has received a national award recognising his outstanding contribution to community transport.
The kombucha paradox: measurable effects, uncertain wellbeing benefits
18 June 2026
Writing in The Conversation, our researchers explain how kombucha may impact metabolism, but demonstrating a meaningful wellbeing benefit requires much stronger evidence.
Boosting vaccine uptake goal for experts’ Colombia meeting
17 June 2026
Boosting the uptake of vaccines for some of the world’s most harmful diseases will be the focus of our experts’ work at an international meeting of the global vaccine community.
Does uncertainty drive anxiety in autistic adults?
02 April 2026
Academics are investigating whether coping with the unknown or unexpected is a distinct contributor to anxiety in autistic adults.
Humour helps older adults navigate ageing – research
01 April 2026
Humour plays a vital role in helping older adults cope with the challenges of ageing and staying socially connected, according to new research.