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Co-founders of premium jeans brand awarded Honorary Fellowships
Clare and David Hieatt, co-founders of The Do Lectures and Hiut Denim Co, have been presented with Honorary Fellowships of the University.
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How Vaughan Gething’s short period as First Minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Huw Lewis from the Department of International Politics discusses the difficult questions facing the Labour Party in Wales.
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Honorary Fellowship presented to Manon Steffan Ros
Award-winning author, columnist and scriptwriter, Manon Steffan Ros, has been presented with a Fellowship of the University.
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World-renowned microbiologist awarded Honorary Fellowship
Professor Sir Stewart Cole KCMG FRS, an internationally renowned microbiologist working in global health, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the University as part of its annual graduation celebrations.
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Chief Executive of Race Council Cymru awarded Honorary Fellowship
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE FLSW FRSA, founder and Chief Executive of Race Council Cymru has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the University.
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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.
Read articleLargest ever global air sampling maps fungal spread
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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Centre: Dr Anna Persaud (top), Clare Hieatt (centre), David Hieatt (bottom)
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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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