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Identification card of Renate Collins for her journey on Kindertransport in 1939 Photo: (c) Amy Daniel

New Holocaust learning tool for schools in Wales

Secondary school pupils will hear the stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees who made Wales their home, thanks to a new educational resource created by Aberystwyth University and the Jewish History Association of Wales.

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L to R: Professor Luis Mur, Dr Otar Akanyeti and Dr Federico Villagra Povina,

Aberystwyth scientists part of new £3m cardiovascular research network

Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network.

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The interactive virtual reality experience at Aberystwyth University

Virtual reality and video game tech transform radio play

Virtual reality and video gaming techniques could give a new lease of life to radio and theatre plays.

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Dr Sebastian McBride, Naomi Banister, Alice Catherine O'Reilly

Touch screens test whether horses suffer from poor sleep and depression

Academics are researching whether changes in living conditions could cause depression in horses by using screens the animals touch with their muzzles.

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EastEnders at 40: how a ‘public service soap’ became a national institution

Writing on The Conversation, Jamie Medhurst, Professor of Film and Media, discusses the success of the BBC soap opera.

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Left to right: Charles Robertson (Ann Robertson’s son), Professor Jon Timmis (Vice Chancellor, Aberystwyth University), David Skelton (recipient), Ellen Ziu (recipient), Trenten Roberts (recipient), Maggie Robertson (Ann Robertson’s daughter), Fiona Robertson (Ann Robertson’s granddaughter) and Michael Robertson (Ann Robertson’s grandson)

Isabel Ann Robertson Scholarship winners announced

The winners of a major new scholarship to promote postgraduate study in mathematics, physics and computer science have been announced by the University.

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Universities collaborate to deliver professional learning opportunities for educators

Academics from University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Aberystwyth University are planning to collaborate to offer new professional learning opportunities for the education workforce.

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Aberystwyth professor appointed to expert panel on bovine TB

An internationally renowned bovine tuberculosis expert from the University has been appointed to a top UK Government panel to review the latest evidence on the disease.

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Dr Kate Woodward and Dr Greg Bevan from the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at Aberystwyth University.

History of Welsh music videos charted in new website

Welsh-language television has played a more important part than commercial record labels in the development of Welsh music videos over the past 50 years, say researchers.

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Dwned editors old and new – Dr Cynfael Lake, Dr Gruffudd Antur, Dr Eurig Salisbury and Dr Bleddyn Huws

New chapter for literary journal

An academic journal exploring the history and literature of medieval Wales is turning over a new leaf.

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Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics

North Korea: Kim Jong-un is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine – here’s why

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics explains why North Korea is sending a second wave of soldiers to Ukraine, despite the many thousands who have already been killed there.

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Unheard voices: older women’s experiences of domestic abuse and sexual violence - research

More needs to be done to support older women who experience domestic abuse and sexual violence, according to our researchers.

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We’re turning waste bread crusts into nutritious food with ancient Asian fermentation

Writing in The Conversation, Aberystwyth scientists Juan Felipe Sandoval Rueda and Dr David Bryant discuss their research looking at turning bread crusts into nutritious new foods, by using fungal fermentation.

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Cariad Pet Therapy volunteers and dogs with Aberystwyth University nursing students

Pet dogs patient therapy for nursing students

Our Nursing students are learning how therapy dogs can aid patient recovery.

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