Daddy longlegs under threat from climate change

31 July 2015

Collaborative study by Aberystwyth and York universities, and the RSPB published in Nature Communications.

Aberystwyth takes Mars to Meifod

31 July 2015

A scale version of Mars and a ‘selfie’ mirror designed for the European Space Agency’s 2018 ExoMars Rover mission on show at the National Eisteddfod.

Gwlân / Wool - Aberystwyth University at the National Eisteddfod

30 July 2015

The artist Ruth Jên discusses her latest work with the broadcaster Dei Tomos.

Penglais Campus wins Green Flag Award

29 July 2015

Penglais Campus becomes the first University campus in Wales to achieve the Green Flag Award.

Research award for Centre for Research into Environment and Health

28 July 2015

The Centre for Research into Environment and Health won the Software Tools award at the 2015 Research Excellence Framework (REF) ‘Impact’ Awards.

Beagle 2 wins Sir Arthur Clarke award

28 July 2015

The contribution of Aberystwyth University space scientist, the late Professor Dave Barnes, acknowledged as Beagle2 project receives Sir Arthur Clarke award.

Aberystwyth University at the National Eisteddfod 2015

27 July 2015

Aberystwyth University is hosting a range of events and talks at the 2015 National Eisteddfod.

Leverhulme fellowship to map and forecast space weather

27 July 2015

Dr Huw Morgan of the Department of Physics has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship to map and forecast space weather.

IBERS joins European sustainable packaging initiative

23 July 2015

IBERS leads international consortium to develop biodegradable packaging.

Excellent customer service recognised

21 July 2015

Dedication and helpfulness of Information Services staff recognised with awarding of Customer Service Excellence Standard.

Wildlife television presenter Iolo Williams honoured as Fellow

17 July 2015

Wildlife television presenter and naturalist Iolo Williams has been honoured as Fellow.

Physicist Dr Lyn Evans honoured as Fellow

17 July 2015

Internationally-renowned physicist Dr Lyn Evans has been honoured as Fellow.

Dr Francesca Rhydderch honoured as Fellow

17 July 2015

Award-winning author Dr Francesca Rhydderch has been honoured as Fellow.

BAFTA winning author Debbie Moon honoured as Fellow

17 July 2015

Award-winning television writer Debbie Moon has been honoured as Fellow of Aberystwyth University.

Bryn Jones awarded Honorary Bachelor Degree

16 July 2015

Co-ordinator of the Penparcau Community Forum, Bryn Jones, has been presented with an Honorary Bachelor Degree.

The Royal Welsh Show, one story at a time

16 July 2015

The 2015 Royal Welsh Show will see the continuation of the ‘Agricultural Shows: Driving and Displaying Rural Change’ project, by Geography and Earth Sciences postgraduate researcher Greg Thomas.

Internationally-renowned atmospheric physicist, Professor Huw Cathan Davies awarded Honorary Doctorate

16 July 2015

Internationally-renowned atmospheric physicist, Professor Huw Cathan Davies OBE, has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate.

Mind Aberystwyth announced as Vice-Chancellor’s Charity of the Year

15 July 2015

Mind Aberystwyth is announced as Aberystwyth University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Charity of the Year for 2015/16.

Jeremy Bowen presented as Fellow of Aberystwyth University

15 July 2015

Renowned journalist, Jeremy Bowen, has been presented as Fellow, a year after being honoured in absentia.

International Schools Learning Ambassador for Wales, Rhian Phillips awarded Honorary Bachelor Degree

15 July 2015

Former Headteacher of Plascrug Primary School, Rhian Phillips, has been presented with an Honorary Bachelor Degree.

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth honoured as Fellow

15 July 2015

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, has been honoured as Fellow of Aberystwyth University.

Journalist Dylan Iorwerth presented with Honorary Doctorate

15 July 2015

Journalist and award-winning writer, Dylan Iorwerth, was presented with an Honorary Doctorate today, Wednesday 15 July.

Aberystwyth Centre for Space and Earth Monitoring established

14 July 2015

New interdisciplinary research centre launched in partnership with Aberystwyth based Environment Systems Ltd.

Professor Miguel Alario Franco honoured as Fellow

14 July 2015

Renowned researcher in solid state chemistry, Professor Miguel Alario Franco, has been honoured as Fellow.

Professor Robin Williams CBE honoured as Fellow

14 July 2015

Renowned researcher in semiconductor physics and nanotechnology, Professor Robin Williams CBE, has been honoured as Fellow of Aberystwyth University.

Eurwen Richards honoured as Fellow

14 July 2015

Internationally renowned food technologist and dairy expert, Eurwen Richards, has been honoured as Fellow of Aberystwyth University.

Rainfall drives rapid melt and flow of the Greenland ice sheet

13 July 2015

Aberystwyth led study published in Nature Geoscience shows how late summer rain accelerates melting of Greenland ice sheet.

Aberystwyth University finalist in Green Gown Awards 2015

09 July 2015

The University’s ‘O’r Pridd i’r Plât’ (From Farm to Fork) scheme shortlisted in the Food and Drink category of the sustainability awards.

New educational apps launched

08 July 2015

Two new Welsh apps for primary schools – Gwastraff and Sgìl-iau, launched by the University’s Education Resource Centre.

Managing water resources in Kazakhstan

07 July 2015

Aberystwyth University’s Professor Mark Macklin awarded funding to develop water resource management strategy in Kazakhstan.

Twelve individuals to be honoured during Graduation 2015

06 July 2015

First candidates for Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Bachelor degrees to be presented during Graduation 2015.

Another successful year for the Green Impact scheme

03 July 2015

Aberystwyth University celebrated another successful year for the Green Impact scheme on Tuesday 23 June at its prize giving lunch-time event.

New Life for the Old College

03 July 2015

Aberystwyth University invites members of the public to give their views on the redevelopment of the Old College.

Aberystwyth University hosts visit by Korean Wales Christian School

03 July 2015

The International English Centre at Aberystwyth University has this week been hosting a visit by the Korean Wales International Christian School which is based near Seoul.

Significant rise in employability of Aberystwyth University graduates

02 July 2015

Statistics released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency show a significant improvement in the employability performance indicator for Aberystwyth University.

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard honoured as Fellow

01 July 2015

The Honourable Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, was conferred as Fellow of Aberystwyth University on Tuesday 30 June.