Ukraine war: religious leaders are playing an important (and unusual) role

26 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how religious leaders have significantly influenced the Ukraine war reflecting the complex interplay of religion and politics.

Aberystwyth University project to study climate action in the Amazon

11 July 2024

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.

Plaid Cymru’s electoral success sets stage for 2026 Senedd election

11 July 2024

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.

Labour is divided over Israel and Palestine – as prime minister, Keir Starmer has a difficult line to tread.

09 July 2024

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.

Ukraine war: Russia toughens up draft law to round-up more people for the frontlines

04 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Ana Mahon from the Department of International Politics discusses Russia's efforts to close military conscription loopholes.

International experts examine threats to minority languages

26 June 2024

The threats facing regional or minority languages will be the focus of an international conference at Aberystwyth University in July.

Celebrating Refugee Week 2024 in Aberystwyth

19 June 2024

Refugees, asylum support organisations, policy makers and academic researchers from across Wales gathered in Aberystwyth on Wednesday 19 June for a special celebration of art, music, poetry and diverse communities to mark Refugee Week 2024.

Ukraine war: why central Asian countries want to move away from Russian control

03 June 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Ana Mahon from the Department of International Politics discusses how central Asian nations are walking a fine line between pursuing more independence from Russia and not disturbing the regional balance of power.

A century ago, the women of Wales made an audacious appeal for world peace – this is their story

29 May 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics and Professor Mererid Hopwood from the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies examine the story of four Welsh women who travelled to America to deliver a petition for global peace.

Ukraine war: Putin is using Russian children to promote his version of history on Victory Day

08 May 2024

Writing in The Conversation Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics and Dr Allyson Edwards from Bath Spa University discuss how Russia’s children are central to keeping the memory of the Second World War alive with the St George Ribbon.

Former First Minister to discuss Wales’ constitutional future

02 May 2024

Wales’ former First Minister will discuss the constitutional future of Wales at a talk at the University later this month.

Public lecture on the future of the United Kingdom

19 April 2024

The pressing political question of the United Kingdom’s survival will be the subject of a public lecture at Aberystwyth University.

Ukraine war: Russia’s devastating use of Soviet-era ‘glide bombs’ shows how urgently Kyiv needs air defence systems

12 April 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics discusses Russia's use of 'glide-bombs' in Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Russian soldiers’ wives are increasingly outspoken in their opposition

07 March 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how soldiers’ wives have emerged as one of the few sources of open criticism of the state’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Creating Safer Space Exhibition in Aberystwyth

01 March 2024

An exhibition exploring the power of unarmed action by civilians in areas of violent conflict is going on display at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Ground-breaking photography exhibition frames the future of Wales, Scotland and Catalonia

07 February 2024

Our academics are curating a photography exhibition exploring attitudes to independence within Wales, Scotland and Catalonia.

Plaid Cymru leader to respond to Constitutional Commission Report

24 January 2024

The leader of Plaid Cymru will give his response to the report of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales at an event organised by the University at the end of this month.

Mothers sew quilt to promote infant feeding discussions

24 January 2024

Mothers have been sewing a quilt to encourage discussions about the infant feeding choices they make, as part of an Aberystwyth University academic’s project.

Researching the impact of gender-based violence on men and boys in Nigeria

15 January 2024

The impact of gender-based violence on men and boys in Nigeria is the focus of a new study at the University following the awarding of a prestigious fellowship.

Humza Yousaf: how to understand the First Minister’s spat with David Cameron over his COP28 meeting with the Turkish President

14 December 2023

In a co-written article in The Conversation, Dr Elin Royles from the Department of International Politics explains Foreign Secretary David Cameron rebuking the Scottish First Minister for contravening protocol by holding meetings with foreign dignitaries at COP28.  

Do claims that Crimean Tatars are worse off under Putin than Stalin stand up? An expert examines the evidence

24 November 2023

Writing in the Conversation, Dr Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics discusses whether Crimean Tatars are worse off under Putin than Stalin.

How the Welsh language is being promoted to help migrants feel at home

16 November 2023

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Huw Lewis from the Department of International Politics in collaboration with academics from other Welsh universities, explains how the Welsh language is being used to help to integrate refugees and asylum seekers.

Israel, Palestine and the Labour party history that has made Keir Starmer's position so difficult

09 November 2023

Writing in The Conversation, Lecturer in International History Dr James Vaughan, discusses the Labour party’s long and deep traditions of competing pro-Zionist and pro-Arab factions.

Kurdish borderland conflict research begins at Aberystwyth University

08 November 2023

The impact of the conflict in the Kurdish borderlands of Turkey will be the focus of new research, following the awarding of a prestigious fellowship.

New book celebrates centenary story of Welsh Women’s Peace Petition

17 October 2023

A bilingual book telling the remarkable story of a peace petition, signed a century ago by 390,296 Welsh women and sent across the ocean to America, will be officially launched at Aberystwyth University’s Festival of Research on 3 November.

Colombians use art to build peace in conflict-hit city

13 October 2023

A team dedicated to using art to tackle violence and conflict in the Colombian city of Medellín will be presenting their findings at Aberystwyth University on Thursday 19 October.

EH Carr Memorial Lecture 2023 - ‘Thinking with the Enemy’

28 September 2023

Leading scholar of international relations, Professor Kimberly Hutchings, will deliver the 2023 EH Carr Annual Memorial Lecture at 6.30pm on Tuesday 10 October.

Ukraine war: why the G20 refused to condemn Russian aggression – and how that might change

14 September 2023

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses the concluding statement at the recent G20 summit which refused to condemn Russian aggression in relation to the war in Ukraine. 

Call for Images illustrating Independence by Caernarfon Area Photographers

29 August 2023

Researchers are looking for people in the Caernarfon area with a passion for photography to take pictures reflecting how they think and feel about independence.

Ukraine war: why Crimean Tatar fighters are playing an increasing role in resistance to Russian occupation

03 August 2023

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics discusses the increasing prominence of Crimean Tatar fighters in Ukraine’s fight against Russian occupation.

Plaid Cymru’s new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections

17 July 2023

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles from the Department of International Politics, discuss some of the important tasks that lie ahead for Plaid Cymru and the party's new leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.

Ukraine war: Wagner Group boss and Belarus’s president are still manoeuvring for power

17 July 2023

In her latest article on the Ukraine war for The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how the Wagner Group boss and Belarus’s president continue to manoeuvre for power.

Soviet aggression prompted the birth of the Nato alliance – here’s why that matters now

12 July 2023

As Nato leaders meet to discuss Ukraine’s future within the alliance, Dr Jan Ruzicka and Dr R Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics write in The Conversation about how the current discussions compare to the beginnings of the organisation.

Berlin airlift and Ukraine war: the importance of symbols during conflicts

26 June 2023

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Jan Ruzicka and Dr R Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics discuss the significance of symbols in conflicts.