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The Queen presents award to Aberystwyth University for parasite research
Queen Camilla has presented a prestigious award to Aberystwyth University for its pioneering parasitology work at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace today (Thursday, 22 February).
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Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved – Aberystwyth University study
Scent training could make pet dogs better behaved, a new study by Aberystwyth University academics suggests.
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Can green tea prevent age-related disease? Research project
Aberystwyth University scientists are testing how nutrients in green tea can affect age-related diseases by monitoring people’s brain activity.
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Antarctic seals help Aberystwyth scientist monitor ocean warming
Seals will be helping an Aberystwyth University academic monitor ocean warming in the Antarctic during a voyage of the RRS Sir David Attenborough.
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Student Success in National Thesis Competition
Caitlin Duggan (BSc Veterinary Biosciences) recently gained national recognition for her undergraduate dissertation project on Bovine Tuberculosis from the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) Thesis of the Year competition which ranked her thesis as highly commended.
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£1 million for early lung cancer diagnosis test research
Scientists’ work to develop a new rapid diagnostic kit to detect lung cancer has received a £1 million grant boost.
Read articleInternational partnership to develop vaccine for parasitic diseases affecting millions
A new international partnership has been established to develop a vaccine for parasitic diseases which infect hundreds of millions of people.
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Aberystwyth students win UN-backed prize for bird flu research
Aberystwyth University students have scooped a major World Food Forum award for their research tackling bird flu.
Read articleRoyal award for pioneering parasite research at Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its pioneering work in helping to tackle the devastating impact of parasitic flatworms.
Read articleNew cultivated meat standards on menu thanks to partnership
New safety standards for cultivated meat - a technology that could offer a sustainable alternative to livestock farming - are to be developed thanks to a new project.
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Man runs 3 peaks for Alzheimers with Aberystwyth University support
A man training to climb the highest three peaks in Britain and run 450 miles between them in just nine days for Alzheimers’ research has been supported by Aberystwyth University experts.
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Aberystwyth University showcases research to Ministers in London
Aberystwyth University scientists have discussed their research with UK Government Ministers at an event in London showcasing the very best of Welsh research and innovation.
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First student awarded prize to boost veterinary science in Wales
The first winner of a new prize aimed at promoting veterinary science in Wales has been announced by Aberystwyth University.
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University building named in honour of scientist Gwendolen Rees
Aberystwyth University has officially renamed a flagship building in honour of Professor Gwendolen Rees, the first Welsh woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Chief Vets discuss TB in wildlife at Aberystwyth conference
The Chief Veterinary Officers for Wales and the UK joined experts from across the country to discuss bovine tuberculosis in wildlife at a conference at Aberystwyth University today.
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Early lung cancer diagnosis aims for new test
Earlier detection of lung cancer could be possible thanks to a project led by Welsh scientists to develop a new rapid diagnostic kit.
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Tackling common livestock infection using novel technologies focus of new study
Aberystwyth University scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle a parasite that infects the majority of UK sheep flocks.
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Research reveals climate change is driving endangered Irish and Welsh birds to new habitats
Research published this week reveals that the changing climate is driving the birds to winter in areas with more industrial sites and sports and agriculture fields, making them much more vulnerable.
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Aberystwyth nursing education expands with healthcare support workers qualification
Nursing education at Aberystwyth University will expand in September with a professional qualification for health and social care support workers.
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Aberystwyth top in Wales for student satisfaction
Aberystwyth has been rated the top university in Wales for student satisfaction according to the latest edition of the National Student Survey (NSS) which is published today, Thursday 10 August.
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Taste of vet student life for Welsh learners
Secondary school learners interested in a career as a vet have been given a taste of student life as Aberystwyth University hosted its first Veterinary Seren Summer School.
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Offshore wind farms good habitats for lobsters – research
Offshore wind farms could offer new habitats for lobsters and possible biodiversity benefits, according to new research by led by Aberystwyth University academics.
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Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
Writing in The Conversation, Harry Thatcher and Dr David Wilcockson from the Department of Life Sciences discuss the potential benefits of offshore wind farms in creating new habitats for lobsters along UK coastlines.
Read articleEmbrace digital simulation technologies to educate next generation nurses - symposium
The role of cutting edge simulation technology in revolutionising professional healthcare training was the focus of a special symposium held at Aberystwyth University today.
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Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Roger Santer (Lecturer in Zoology) explains how a team of researchers at Aberystwyth University harnessed the power of AI to discover why flies find blue to be so irresistible.
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First year of Aberystwyth nurse education - ‘major boost’ for local NHS
Hywel Dda University Health Board has hailed the first year of nurse education at Aberystwyth University as a major boost for the local NHS.
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Mystery of why blue traps catch flies solved by AI research
The traditional method of using blue traps to catch biting flies works because the insects confuse the colour with animals they wish to bite, according to new research led by Aberystwyth University academics.
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Article - The melting Arctic is a crime scene
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Arwyn Edwards from the Department of Life Sciences likens the melting Arctic to a complex criminal investigation, and describes his scientific fieldwork as the documenting of crime scenes.
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Welsh vet students’ research visit to South Africa
A group of students from Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science is visiting South Africa to learn more about the importance of the profession in wildlife conservation and social justice.
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Top UK award for academic’s animal health project
The pioneering work of an Aberystwyth University academic’s programme to help combat antibiotic resistance has won the top prize at a London awards ceremony.
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Whatuni? success for Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University won two coveted awards at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) which were held in London on Wednesday 26 April.
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Academic excellence fellowships for three Aberystwyth scientists
Three leading Aberystwyth University academics have been elected as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.
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Pioneering parasitologist Gwendolen Rees honoured on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day 2023 (Wednesday 8 March), Aberystwyth University has announced it is renaming one of its flagship academic buildings in honour of the first Welsh woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).
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