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Tree Planting debate at Royal Welsh
Agriculture and countryside experts will come together to discuss tree planting at the Royal Welsh Show.
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Graduation 2024
The 2024 graduation ceremonies get underway at the University tomorrow, Tuesday 16 July.
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New projects to support UK coastal community communities
Aberystwyth academics will play a key role in new efforts to improve the resilience of UK coasts.
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Plaid Cymru’s electoral success sets stage for 2026 Senedd election
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias from the Department of International Politics discusses how Plaid Cymru has emerged from the general election with increased voter support and wins in target constituencies.
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Aberystwyth University project to study climate action in the Amazon
An Aberystwyth academic is leading an international team to explore the position of the Amazon Rainforest in climate politics and its place in the academic study of international relations.
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Excellent results for Aberystwyth University in UK wide student survey
Aberystwyth University is the top university in Wales for student satisfaction for the ninth year in a row according to the latest survey of students’ opinions on the quality of their courses.
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Mushrooms and other fungi spread their spores in a more localised way than once thought and more similar to how animals and plant species migrate, new research has found.
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Labour is divided over Israel and Palestine – as prime minister, Keir Starmer has a difficult line to tread.
Writing in The Conversation, Dr James Vaughan from the Department of International Politics examines the challenges faced by the new Prime Minister to bridge the divisions in Labour over Israel and Palestine.
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Aberystwyth University announces 2024 Honorary Fellows
Remarkable individuals who have excelled in sport, science, the arts, business, and the third sector will be honoured at this summer’s graduation ceremonies.
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Ukraine war: Russia toughens up draft law to round-up more people for the frontlines
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Ana Mahon from the Department of International Politics discusses Russia's efforts to close military conscription loopholes.
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New investment policy to work towards net zero
Aberystwyth University’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint has taken a further step forward this week with the publication of its new investment policy.
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Using storytelling to preserve local memories in Myanmar
Underground educators in war-torn Myanmar are using community storytelling to recapture their histories and celebrate ethnic identities, thanks to a project led by one of our academics.
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Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than thought
Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, new research suggests.
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Seals reveal age of Antarctic water for first time
The age of water in the Antarctic is being revealed by seals for the first time.
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Marginalised writers focus for creative writing event
Empowering marginalised writers to make their voices heard will be the focus of an event held by creative writing experts at the University next month.
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