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Unveiling of the official plaque to Prof Rees with Professor Iain Barber, Professor Elizabeth Treasure, Katherine Childs, Jane Hankin and Professor Joanne Hamilton.

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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A partially failed tailings dam in NW Romania (Credit: Professor Paul Brewer, Aberystwyth University)

Twenty-three million exposed to metal mining contamination – study

Twenty-three million people around the world are believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, according to a new study.

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Celebrating the Pursuit of Peace at Aberystwyth University

Academics, peace campaigners and members of the public will gather to explore the 'pursuit of peace' at the University's Festival of Research 2023, taking place from 1-7 November.

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The wood being excavated in Kalambo Falls in Zambia

Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure

Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research by a team from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University.

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Left to right: The reports’ authors Dr Aloysius Igboekwu, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Director of Postgraduate Studies, Dr Sarah Lindop, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Dr Maria Plotnikova, Lecturer in Economics at Aberystwyth Business School.

Ceredigion businesses yet to fully recover from COVID-19 impact

Businesses in Ceredigion have yet to fully recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to academics at Aberystwyth University.

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The drop to 20mph in Wales will come into force at midnight on September 17. steved_np3/Shutterstock

Wales’ residential speed limit is dropping to 20mph – here’s how it should affect accidents and journey times

Writing in The Conversation, Professor of Psychology Charles Musselwhite and Professor of Human Geography Peter Merriman discuss the drop in Wales’ residential speed limit to 20mph and how it should affect accidents and journey times.

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Aberystwyth named Welsh University of the Year

Aberystwyth has been named Welsh University of the Year for 2024 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

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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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G20: India’s prime minister Narendra Modi at a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi with world leaders. EPA-EFE/India press information bureau

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

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.

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Some of the speakers at the 'AberTB' conference. From right to left: Professor Christine Middlemiss, UK Chief Veterinary Officer; Dr Andy Robinson; Sarah Tomlinson TB Advisory Service in England; Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales; Dr Gwen Rees, President of the British Veterinary Association Wales Branch; Professor Glyn Hewinson CBE from Aberystwyth University and Professor Gareth Enticott.

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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Aberystwyth University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elizabeth Treasure, along with staff and students from the University, present a cheque for £20,597 to Bronglais Chemotherapy Day Unit

University staff and students raise thousands for Bronglais Chemotherapy Day Unit

University staff and students have raised £20,597 to support the new Chemotherapy Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

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Sheep on one of Aberystwyth University's farms

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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University chooses Wales Air Ambulance as its Charity of the Year

Staff and students have voted Wales Air Ambulance as the University’s Charity of the Year for 2023-24.

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The curlew, Europe’s largest wading bird with its distinctive long curved bill, is commonly found feeding on tidal mudflats, saltmarshes and nearby farmland in winter. It was added to the Red list on the UK Conservation Status Report in 2015.

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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Professor Glyn Hewinson (left) and Sir Brian May (right)

Sir Brian May shares farm TB eradication experience

World-famous musician Sir Brian May has shared the experience of efforts to eradicate tuberculosis on a farm he sponsors in a lecture at Aberystwyth University.

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The project held a photography exhibition in Aberystwyth in April 2023, displaying images of ‘Independence’ taken by local photographers.

Call for Images illustrating Independence by Caernarfon Area Photographers

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.

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