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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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Dr Guy Baron, co-author of A Cultural History of the Cuban Revolution: Power, Hegemony and the Pursuit of Independent Voices (2024)

New research examines cultural control and censorship in Cuba

More than 65 years after the Cuban Revolution began, the country’s artistic community still faces censorship and strict controls on their cultural creativity, according to a new academic book.

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Breton cultural exchange in Aberystwyth

Students in Aberystwyth will learn about the language and culture of Brittany when academics from the Breton city of Rennes visit the Welsh town.

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Fate unknown exhibition. Credit – Wiener Holocaust Library

Holocaust Memorial Day 2025: Exhibition about search for Holocaust missing in Aberystwyth

The agonising search for the missing after the Holocaust will be the focus of an event at Aberystwyth University later this month to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Lady Justice Nicola Davies DBE. Credit: Liz Isles Photography

Aberystwyth University appoints top judge as new Chancellor

Groundbreaking judge Lady Justice Nicola Davies DBE has been appointed the new Chancellor of Aberystwyth University.

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Investigating resilience in Welsh communities

Aberystwyth University academics are surveying community and town councils to explore how resilient and adaptive Welsh communities are.

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