Creating Safer Space Exhibition in Aberystwyth

01 March 2024

An exhibition exploring the power of unarmed action by civilians in areas of violent conflict is going on display at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Hidden ‘star’ sand dune mystery solved by ancient find

04 March 2024

Scientists have solved the mysterious absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth’s geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years.  

New Aberystwyth oats make esteemed National List

05 March 2024

Four new oat varieties bred at Aberystwyth University have received top level approval after being recommended to farmers by the government’s industry board.

Ukraine war: Russian soldiers’ wives are increasingly outspoken in their opposition

07 March 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how soldiers’ wives have emerged as one of the few sources of open criticism of the state’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Royal Welsh sustainable grass event comes to Trawsgoed

08 March 2024

The Royal Welsh Agriculture Society’s annual Sustainable Grass and Muck Event will be held at Trawscoed farm at the end of May.

Aberystwyth University to develop sustainable microbial foods - £14 million project

11 March 2024

Aberystwyth University scientists will help to develop sustainable microbial foods as part of a new £14m project.

Aberystwyth University celebrates British Science Week

12 March 2024

‘Time’ is the theme for this year’s three-day science festival (12 – 14 March) which is being hosted by Aberystwyth University this week.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre part of new national contemporary art gallery

18 March 2024

Aberystwyth Arts Centre is part of the new National Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales, designed to widen access to publicly owned art collections and support artists in Wales.

Drought resistant cereal research ‘vital’ as world population rises – new research fellow

20 March 2024

Aberystwyth University’s world-renowned plant research has been boosted by a prestigious European Union-funded research fellowship.

University congratulates alumnus on election as First Minister

20 March 2024

Meri Huws, Chair of Aberystwyth University Council and Professor Jon Timmis, Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University have congratulated Aberystwyth graduate Vaughan Gething on his election as First Minister.

The total solar eclipse in North America could help shed light on a persistent puzzle about the Sun

28 March 2024

Writing in the Conversation, Professor Huw Morgan from the Department of Physics discusses the science to be done during eclipses as part of a study of a total solar eclipse that is taking place across North America on 8 April.

New atrium key to unlocking vast potential of Old College

28 March 2024

A new entrance and atrium at the rear of the Old College will unlock the vast potential of the historic grade 1 listed building according to Lyn Hopkins from project architects Lawray.