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The greatest poetic metre you’ve probably never heard of
Writing for The Conversation, Mererid Hopwood, Professor of Welsh and Celtic Studies, explains the ancient art of cynghanedd.
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Georgia: how a former Manchester City footballer will shift the nation’s politics further towards Russia
In an article on The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics, discusses the implications of the inauguration of Georgia’s new president.
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New seaweed capsules tested for gut health benefits
Scientists are set to test the gut health benefits of a seaweed extract as part of efforts to improve the nation’s health.
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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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Scientists create new palm oil alternative
Scientists have devised a new way of creating alternatives to palm oil in our food and cosmetics.
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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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