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.
What humour means to older people – and why some find it hard to keep on laughing
23 March 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Heather Heap from our Department of Psychology discusses how it’s not so much about older people losing their sense of humour, as about changes in how they can use and enjoy it.
Why has the 20mph limit become such a political issue in the Welsh election?
16 February 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Michael Woods and Professor Charles Musselwhite explain how political parties are lining up to talk about where they stand on the 20mph speed limit during the Welsh election campaign.
Finding stillness in motion: how riding a motorcycle can teach us mindfulness
29 January 2026
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Judith Roberts discusses how mindfulness is usually taught through stillness and silence. But for some, full presence is easier to achieve in movement, and even in risk.
Wales-wide rural crime survey launched to measure progress
18 August 2025
A new Wales-wide survey on farm and rural crime has been launched by Aberystwyth University.