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Stonehenge may have been built to unify the people of ancient Britain
The recent discovery that one of Stonehenge’s stones originated in Scotland supports a theory that the stone circle was built as a monument to unite Britain’s early farmers nearly 5,000 years ago, according to a new study by researchers at UCL and Aberystwyth University.
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International fellowship for radio spectrum expert
The Director of the National Spectrum Centre at Aberystwyth University is travelling to India this month as part of a prestigious fellowship scheme set up by the Indian government.
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Lecturer’s work at groundbreaking soil exhibition
A landmark exhibition about society’s relationship with soil at Somerset House in London will feature the work of an Aberystwyth lecturer.
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Welsh scientists developing groundbreaking rapid prostate cancer test
A groundbreaking test that could detect prostate cancer in men more quickly and with greater accuracy than current methods is being developed by Welsh scientists.
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Aberystwyth historian helps unravel mystery of medieval silk bag
An Aberystwyth University academic is part of an international team that has made an exciting discovery linking an 800-year-old silk bag at Westminster Abbey with Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.
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‘Essential’ to listen to children's voices on youth justice – report
It is essential for youth justice agencies to explicitly seek children’s opinions about matters affecting them, according to a new report.
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Veterans’ support project ‘best in Wales’
A project supporting veterans has been named the best legal support project in Wales at an awards ceremony in London.
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Aberystwyth University Welsh Language Award winners announced
Aberystwyth University has honoured individuals for their contribution to the Welsh language.
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Tough news for protesting farmers: Labour doesn’t actually need their votes
Writing in The Conversation Professor Michael Woods from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences discusses the proposed changes to inheritance tax relief and the affect on British farmers.
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Dyffryn Ogwen young farmer wins first agriculture scholarship
An 18-year-old from Dyffryn Ogwen has become the first Agriculture student to win a major Welsh-medium scholarship worth £3,000 at Aberystwyth University.
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A 50-year battle for truth: the Birmingham pub bombings and the price of injustice
Writing in The Conversation on the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings, Dr Sam Poyser, Lecturer in Criminology, discusses the ripple effect of wrongful convictions.
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White Ribbon pledge: Campaign launched to end violence against women and girls
Aberystwyth University will mark White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November as part of its continued commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
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New government ‘democratic innovations’ group led by Aberystwyth academic
Aberystwyth academic Dr Anwen Elias has been appointed Chair of the Welsh Government’s new Innovating Democracy Advisory Group.
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