National Eisteddfod 2013

02 August 2013

Talks, lectures and interactive activities to suit all ages and interests at Aberystwyth University’s stand at the National Eisteddfod next week.

New £45m student residences

05 August 2013

New Penglais Farm student residences due to open in September 2014 as developer Balfour Beatty secures full backing from investors for the project.

True scale of ocean warming revealed

05 August 2013

Warming oceans are causing marine species to change breeding times and shift homes according to study published in this month’s Nature Climate Change.

Flash Floods in Wales: past and present

05 August 2013

Dr Cerys Jones, from the Department of Geography at Aberystwyth University will discuss past and present flash flooding on the Aberystwyth University stand at the National Eisteddfod today. 

Why Translate into Welsh?

06 August 2013

Aberystwyth University stand will be alive with talk of literatures and languages on the Tuesday of Eisteddfod Week between 10 and 11am. 

Lygad yn Llygad book launch

07 August 2013

Lecturer and acclaimed poet Dr Huw Meirion Edwards from the Department of Welsh will launch his new book of Welsh poetry on the Aberystwyth University stand at the National Eisteddfod today.

Welsh Exam Success

07 August 2013

Staff at Aberystwyth University are today celebrating receiving exam results for Welsh Second Language.  

The Price of Coal

08 August 2013

Today, Thursday 8th August, historian Dr Steven Thompson from Aberystwyth University will discuss the perils faced by miners in Wales in their day to day lives on the University stand at the National Eisteddfod in Denbigh.

Students discuss contemporary issues

09 August 2013

Three Masters’ students from the International Politics’ Welsh Politics and Society Masters programme will be on the Aberystwyth University stand at the Eisteddfod today to share their research. 

Partnership with Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy

09 August 2013

Aberystwyth University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy as a means of promoting academic collaboration and cultural co-operation between the two institutions.

Dramatic Success

09 August 2013

Glesni Haf Jones is the winner of the Drama Medal at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Denbighshire.

Public Meeting

09 August 2013

On Friday, August 9th, Rebecca Davies, Pro Vice-Chancellor, spoke at a public meeting in Aberystwyth on the future of the Aberystwyth Arts Centre

University invests £640,000 on latest teaching equipment

12 August 2013

Work is underway onthe refurbishment and redecoration of 13 teaching rooms in the Hugh Owen Building. 

The complete guide to Clearing

13 August 2013

With Clearing around the corner, Aberystwyth University has made the process as stress-free as possible this year. 

Higher Education qualification for busy professionals

13 August 2013

Aberystwyth University provides busy professionals across the globe with university accreditation

Student satisfaction remains high

13 August 2013

Student satisfaction at Aberystwyth University remains high, according to the latest National Student Survey. 

Aberystwyth University Statement

16 August 2013

A statement by Aberystwyth University.

Healthy milk

21 August 2013

Cut grass smell is key to healthier dairy products according to a study by IBERS researchers published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology.

Bio-economy innovation recognised

27 August 2013

BEACON, the IBERS based Bio-refining Centre of Excellence that develops industrial products from plants, has been shortlisted for a major European award. 

World university rankings

28 August 2013

Aberystwyth is the one of the top 300 universities in the world according the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-13.

Top software conference returns

30 August 2013

iOSDevUK, hailed as one of the top conferences for app developers for the iPhone and the iPad, returns to Aberystwyth from the 3 to 5 September.

Future of rural health services

30 August 2013

Lord Elystan Morgan to chair a debate on the future of health services in rural Wales hosted by the Centre for Welsh Legal Affairs on Wednesday 4 September.