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Professor Jon Timmis and Professor Elwen Evans, KC

Universities announce collaboration to support regional growth and educational opportunities

Two of Wales’s oldest higher education institutions, Aberystwyth University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, have committed to work together to strengthen access to education and skills across the tertiary education landscape in their region.

Gogerddan Campus, Aberystwyth University

Multi-million-pound Innovation Park takes major step forward with partners’ backing

Plans for a new multi-million-pound innovation park at Aberystwyth University have taken a significant step forward with funding partners giving outline plans the go-ahead.

Plaid Cymur’s Rhun ap Iorwerth answers questions in the Senedd for the first time as First Minister. Senedd Cymru, CC BY

Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explains that after ending Welsh Labour’s long rule, Plaid must balance the demands of government with its constitutional ambitions.

Professor Sir George Thomas Berwick with Rt Hon Elfyn Llwyd, Pro-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Professor Sir George Berwick CBE awarded Honorary Fellowship

Highly respected educational leader, author and innovator Professor Sir George Berwick CBE has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Aberystwyth University.

Professor Martin Stoddart with Rt Hon Dame Nicola Davies DBE, Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Professor Martin Stoddart awarded Honorary Doctorate

Healthcare pioneer Professor Martin Stoddart has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by Aberystwyth University.

First ever nursing graduates from Aberystwyth University

First ever nurses graduate from Aberystwyth University

The first ever nursing students have graduated from Aberystwyth University.

Dato’ Amin Rafie Othman with Rt Hon Elfyn Llwyd, Pro-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University.

Honorary Fellowship presented to international trade expert

International trade expert Dato’ Amin Rafie Othman has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Aberystwyth University.

Rosemary Kabaki with Rt Hon Elfyn Llwyd, Pro-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Trailblazing peacekeeper awarded Honorary Doctorate

Peacekeeper Rosemary Kabaki has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Aberystwyth University.

Richard Howells OBE with Rt Hon Dame Nicola Davies DBE, Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Tech entrepreneur awarded Honorary Doctorate

Technology company CEO Richard Howells OBE has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by Aberystwyth University.

Ioan Guile with Aled Rhys Jones, Pro-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University

Ioan Guile awarded Honorary Fellowship

Ioan Guile, a Welsh language tutor to adult learners, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship by Aberystwyth University.

Aled Rhys Jones, Pro-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, with Bethan Bryn

Bethan Bryn awarded Honorary Fellowship

The pioneering harpist Bethan Bryn has been bestowed with an Honorary Fellowship by Aberystwyth University.

Tree-lined avenue. Credit: Steve Lovegrove

Trees for hotter cities: new approach can bolster community input in meeting targets

Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by an international group of researchers.

The Senedd in Cardiff Bay

No clear support for return to old Senedd voting system - major voter study

More people in Wales favour keeping the current Senedd voting system than returning to the old one, according to a new in-depth study of May’s devolved election.

Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance officially launching the National Research Organisations group

IBERS joins “major collective voice” for UK research organisations

Aberystwyth University’s Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) has been chosen to join a major group serving as the collective voice of more than 40 science and research organisations in the UK.

First column: Professor Martin Stoddart and Bethan Bryn
Second column: Rosemary Kabaki, Ioan Guile and Professor Sir George Berwick CBE
Third column: Richard Howells OBE and Dato’ Amin Rafie Othman

Aberystwyth University announces 2026 Honorary Fellowships and Doctorates

Leading lights in the education, music, human rights and finance sectors will be conferred with Honorary Awards at Aberystwyth University’s graduation ceremonies this month.