Successful Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network Demonstrator Roadshow at Aberystwyth University
26 October 2024
Aberystwyth University recently hosted the Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Future Leaders Network, as part of a GGR Demonstrator Roadshow. This dynamic event brought together 35 early career researchers (ECRs) and other early career professionals working in innovative start-ups, policy and governance, standard-setting bodies, and elsewhere across the GGR space.
World's biomass experts gather in Aberystwyth
03 October 2024
International biomass experts have gathered at Aberystwyth University to discuss the crops’ potential to decarbonise agriculture and other industries.
Funding boost for sustainable pulse crops
12 September 2024
Aberystwyth University is one of four UK research organisations to have won £3m of Defra funding to develop climate resilient legumes.
The fascinating secrets of plant reproduction that scientists are still uncovering
10 September 2024
In an article for The Conversation, plant cell biologists Professor John Doonan and Dr Maurice Bosch shine a light on the intricacies of reproduction in flowering plants.
Crickets in your brownies? Insect-based food taste tests
02 August 2024
Welsh scientists are testing how people react to eating food containing insects as part of research into greener protein.
Tree Planting debate at Royal Welsh
15 July 2024
Agriculture and countryside experts will come together to discuss tree planting at the Royal Welsh Show.
The discussion comes as the Welsh Government continues to discuss the details of its Sustainable Farming Plan which will be introduced from 2026 onwards.
Bezos Earth Fund boost for Welsh food research
24 June 2024
Aberystwyth University research will benefit from being part of $30 million Bezos Earth Fund grant to make global food systems more environmentally friendly, in a global project led by Imperial College London.
Big name debates at Royal Welsh grass and muck event
22 May 2024
Big name agricultural debates will be part of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s annual Sustainable Grass and Muck Event at Trawsgoed farm in Ceredigion next week (Thursday 30 May).
Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy
20 May 2024
Aberystwyth University researchers are exploring the potential of crops like willow and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers.
The initiative, part of a UK-wide effort, assesses the viability of biomass crops to improve farm revenues and environmental sustainability.
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Academic awarded top Indian government fellowship
17 October 2024
An Aberystwyth genetics expert has received a prestigious fellowship from an Indian Government agency.
Land use climate research could save UK economy £1.6 billion
23 October 2024
Aberystwyth scientists are helping the agriculture sector hit its net zero targets by making best use of the UK’s grasslands.
New food and biology experts to train in Aberystwyth
15 November 2024
The next generation of biology and food experts will be able to train at Aberystwyth University, thanks to funding for new doctoral training centres.