Why your water footprint doesn’t matter

01 October 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Judith Thornton from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences discusses how footprints get people thinking about their own impact, but for water the analogy simply doesn't work.

New Bovine TB Centre of Excellence to be established at Aberystwyth University

03 October 2018

A new Centre of Excellence for Bovine Tuberculosis for Wales will open at Aberystwyth University later this year, bringing together international expertise with the aim of eradicating the cattle disease.

Meadery business sets up on Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus

04 October 2018

An ancient drink has been given a modern twist by the first manufacturing company to set up on the Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus.

Kicking the bar for Founders’ Day

04 October 2018

A procession along the promenade to kick the bar will be held on Friday 12 October 2018 to mark the day Aberystwyth University first opened its doors back in 1872.

Aberystwyth University launches new Sociology degree

05 October 2018

Aberystwyth University is launching a single-honours’ degree in Sociology, with students being recruited for 2019-20 entry.

Aberystwyth computer scientist recognised at Suffrage Science awards

08 October 2018

The pioneering work of an Aberystwyth University computer scientists in promoting the role of women in computing will be acknowledged at a special ceremony in London today, Monday 8 October.

AccessAble launches new App and website at Aberystwyth University

09 October 2018

On Friday 5 October, AccessAble launched its new App and website at Aberystwyth University.

How African American folklore saved the cultural memory and history of slaves

09 October 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Jennifer Dos Reis Dos Santos, a PhD student in the Department of English and Creative Writing discusses how folklore has played a particularly important part in documenting African American history.

Aberystwyth University lecturer wins Sir Ellis Griffith prize

12 October 2018

A lecturer in Professional Welsh at Aberystwyth University has been reocgnised for her study of the translation work of one of Wales’ most celebrated dramatists, novelist and authors, Saunders Lewis.

Munroe Bergdorf to address Aberystwyth Transgender conference

16 October 2018

The first transgender model in the UK to be appointed as the face of an international fashion brand, is set to address a conference for transgender people and their allies hosted at Aberystwyth University this week.

New Welsh-medium e-learning resources for A Level politics students

16 October 2018

Lecturers from Aberystwyth University's Department of International politics have created a series of Welsh-medium education resources for students studying A level Politics.

The Pumpkin Hack

16 October 2018

Learn about circuits and programming as you make a pumpkin lantern at our special Halloween workshop. 

Waste from sugarcane production to tackle tooth decay, obesity and diabetes

18 October 2018

A new collaborative research project between the UK and India led by Aberystwyth University, aims to transform waste streams from the Indian sugarcane industry into a range of valuable new products that can address tooth decay, obesity and diabetes.

Aberystwyth University hosts third David Trotter memorial lecture

19 October 2018

Dr Laura Wright from the University of Cambridge will deliver the third David Trotter Memorial Lecture at Aberystwyth University on Thursday 25 October 2018.

How forensic science has helped rediscover forgotten apples

19 October 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Danny Thorogood from the Institute of Biology, Environmental and Rural Sciences discusses how forensic science has helped rediscover forgotten apples

Love of life-long learning celebrated

23 October 2018

Aberystwyth University’s Lifelong Learning and Learn Welsh Awards Ceremony on Monday 22 October 2018 was a celebration of the love of learning.

Geraint Talfan Davies to speak on Brexit

25 October 2018

The context and consequences of Brexit will be the focus of a public lecture by Geraint Talfan Davies at Aberystwyth University on Wednesday 31 October 2018.

Biography of Aberystwyth Professor of Welsh and conscientious objector published

25 October 2018

A book launched this week by Dr Bleddyn Huws from the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies sheds new light on the life and career of one of the most famous twentieth century Welsh writers.

Frankenstein: the real experiments that inspired the fictional science

26 October 2018

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Iwan Morus from Department of History discusses the real experiments that inspired the fictional science

North Wales school wins all Wales scratch animation competition

29 October 2018

A short animated film by pupils at a north Wales school is the winner of an all-Wales scratch animation coding competition hosted by Aberystwyth University.

Record rowing attempt to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance

30 October 2018

Sports scientists at Aberystwyth University are providing training advice to a local father who is attempting to break an indoor rowing world record in memory of his five-year old son.