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Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how Putin and other world leaders have implemented policies aimed at encouraging higher birth rates among women.
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AI fuels surge in questionable health research, study warns
A sharp rise in potentially misleading health research articles could be due to the use of artificial intelligence tools, a new study suggests.
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Platform for LGBTQ+ stories at Aberystwyth conference
Academics and creative practitioners will meet in Aberystwyth to give a platform to LGBTQ+ voices in Welsh language literature this week.
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Oasis are on the road again. But has the ticket scandal spelled the end of dynamic pricing?
Writing for The Conversation, Jonathan Fry suggests that while consumers accept dynamic pricing for things like hotels and flights, events organisers should proceed with caution.
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Having a laugh? Scientists question inherited joke telling skills
Scientists are starting to question whether being able to crack a good joke runs in the family, according to new research.
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New teachers’ resource launched to support the new curriculum
Aberystwyth University researchers have launched new resources to help teachers implement the new curriculum for Wales.
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Violet traps better for controlling biting flies - research
Violet coloured traps are better at controlling flies than traditional blue and black ones, according to new research.
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University and Health Board partner to boost research and innovation
Hywel Dda University Health Board and Aberystwyth University are extending their partnership to help improve the health and well-being of communities in west Wales after signing a new agreement.
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Bryn Terfel to celebrate 150th anniversary of Aberystwyth’s Welsh Department
Operatic icon Bryn Terfel will join talented young singers in a concert to celebrate 150 years of the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University next month.
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Refugee friendship quilt weaves new connections in Aberystwyth
A unique friendship quilt is being threaded together in a creative collaboration at the centre of Aberystwyth’s Refugee Week celebrations.
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New industrial hemp hub to drive green innovation
A new hub dedicated to unlocking the potential of industrial hemp has been launched at Aberystwyth University's AberInnovation Campus.
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Peace stories shared on World Refugee Day
A new initiative is using digital storytelling to explore and share the lived experiences of forced migrants in Wales.
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Can Britain be a nation of tea growers? Scientists say yes – and it could even be good for your health
Writing in The Conversation Dr Amanda Lloyd and Professor Nigel Holt discuss the potential for a homegrown UK tea industry by using metabolomics and machine learning to analyse the chemical diversity and health benefits of tea cultivated in Devon and Wales.
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Praise for emergency services help to prepare new nurses
Aberystwyth University’s Vice Chancellor has thanked the local emergency services for their help with a major incident simulation to train its nursing students.
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Tackling society’s most urgent challenges
Academics will investigate how citizens, civil society organisations and policymakers are collaborating to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems.
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‘Exceptional’ oat variety bred at Aberystwyth wins major award
The UK’s most widely grown oat, bred at Aberystwyth University, has scooped one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades.
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