Hidden ‘star’ sand dune mystery solved by ancient find
04 March 2024
Scientists have solved the mysterious absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth’s geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years.
Royal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
25 October 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Cerys Jones from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences discusses the Royal Charter Storm of 1859 and its enduring impact on weather forecasting in the UK and beyond.
What will happen to the Greenland ice sheet if we miss our global warming targets
19 October 2023
In an article for The Conversation, Professor Bryn Hubbard from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences writes about a new study which suggests that the ice will survive if temperatures are soon brought back down.
Stonehenge Altar Stone did not come from Wales – research
17 October 2023
The origin of the largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge has been thrown into doubt by Aberystwyth University research.
Twenty-three million exposed to metal mining contamination – study
22 September 2023
Twenty-three million people around the world are believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, according to a new study.
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
20 September 2023
Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research by a team from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University.
Wales’ residential speed limit is dropping to 20mph – here’s how it should affect accidents and journey times
15 September 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Professor of Psychology Charles Musselwhite and Professor of Human Geography Peter Merriman discuss the drop in Wales’ residential speed limit to 20mph and how it should affect accidents and journey times.
Research on rural support for disruptive political movements wins major European grant
30 March 2023
The relationship between voter discontent in rural areas and support for disruptive political movements in Europe and the United States will be explored in a major study by an Aberystwyth University professor, following the award of a prestigious grant.
Distinguished Aber Geographers celebrate their Diamond Wedding
13 September 2022
On 12th August 1961, John Rodda and Annabel Edwards were married in the charming 15th century parish church of Knowle in Warwickshire. They first met in the South Practical Room in what was then the Department of Geography and Anthropology on the old foundry site in Alexandra Road.
Climate change research festival at Aberystwyth University looks ahead to COP26 challenges
06 October 2021
Climate change experts will gather at Aberystwyth University for a week of events to discuss challenges ahead of the COP26 summit.
Microbe build-up on Greenland could mean more ice loss says research
25 June 2021
The Greenland Ice Sheet could be under threat from microbes on its surface multiplying faster than they are washed away in a warming climate, according to new research from Aberystwyth University.
Online engagement event set to encourage Girls into Geoscience
11 June 2021
Young female and nonbinary people across the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to consider a career in geoscience with a virtual event day in June.
Fibre-optics used to take the temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet
14 May 2021
Scientists have used fibre-optic sensing to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
92% of Alpine glaciers could disappear by the end of this century, researchers say
07 December 2020
Climate change could result in the loss of up to 92% of glaciers in the Alps by the end of this century according to new research findings.
Sea-level rise will have complex consequences
05 November 2020
Rising sea levels will affect coasts and human societies in complex and unpredictable ways, according to a new study that examined 12,000 years in which a large island became a cluster of smaller ones.
Study highlights climate mitigation potential of encouraging Earth’s forests to regenerate naturally
12 October 2020
Allowing forests to grow back naturally should be considered alongside other measures like large-scale tree-planting as a critical nature-based approach to mitigating climate change, according to a major new study that maps potential aboveground carbon accumulation rates for forest regrowth across the globe.
EU funding boost for climate change research
30 July 2020
Three major research projects involving Aberystwyth University scientists have been awarded additional European Union funding of €4.5m (£3.9m).
New platform helps protect and restore threatened mangroves
28 July 2020
A new interactive tool to help conserve and restore the world’s mangrove forests has been launched by a team of international scientists including Aberystwyth University.
‘Sweeping success’ for Aberystwyth University in Welsh awards
16 July 2020
Aberystwyth University is celebrating after its lecturers won almost every award for excellence in Welsh-medium education this year.
Drones capture Greenland ice sheet fracturing as meltwater lake drains
11 December 2019
Aberystwyth University researchers have contributed to a study investigating how the world’s second-largest ice sheet, and the single largest contributor to global sea level rise, is responding to the catastrophic drainage of large meltwater lakes that form on its surface.
Aberystwyth University declares climate emergency and commits to reducing fossil fuel investments
25 November 2019
Aberystwyth University has joined organisations around the world in declaring a climate emergency and has taken steps to reduce its investments in fossil fuels.
What life was like in mental hospitals in the early 20th century
25 November 2019
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Elizabeth Gagen from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, creates a portrait of Cefn Coed Hospital, which operated in Wales between 1932-2018, and provides a unique insight into life at a mental hospital.
Aberystwyth University pledge to reduce its use of single use plastic
22 October 2019
Aberystwyth University has pledged to continually reduce its use of single use plastic.