Why the super-rich may take more risks than the rest of us
03 July 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Nigel Holt, Professor of Psychology suggests that if we want fewer accidents, we may want to consider safety regulations and how we as a society value risk-taking, rather than blaming individuals.
Vulnerable rock-covered glaciers investigated by Aberystwyth scientists
04 July 2023
Scientists are investigating the increase in rock cover on glaciers that can affect the speed they melt as the climate changes.
Biting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why
04 July 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Roger Santer (Lecturer in Zoology) explains how a team of researchers at Aberystwyth University harnessed the power of AI to discover why flies find blue to be so irresistible.
Embrace digital simulation technologies to educate next generation nurses - symposium
05 July 2023
The role of cutting edge simulation technology in revolutionising professional healthcare training was the focus of a special symposium held at Aberystwyth University today.
Transport research boost with Aberystwyth’s South Korea partnership
10 July 2023
Aberystwyth University has hailed a new partnership with Konkuk University in South Korea as a big boost for its transport and mobilities research.
Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
12 July 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Harry Thatcher and Dr David Wilcockson from the Department of Life Sciences discuss the potential benefits of offshore wind farms in creating new habitats for lobsters along UK coastlines.
Soviet aggression prompted the birth of the Nato alliance – here’s why that matters now
12 July 2023
As Nato leaders meet to discuss Ukraine’s future within the alliance, Dr Jan Ruzicka and Dr R Gerald Hughes from the Department of International Politics write in The Conversation about how the current discussions compare to the beginnings of the organisation.
Offshore wind farms good habitats for lobsters – research
13 July 2023
Offshore wind farms could offer new habitats for lobsters and possible biodiversity benefits, according to new research by led by Aberystwyth University academics.
Plaid Cymru’s new leader faces tough challenges ahead of next elections
17 July 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles from the Department of International Politics, discuss some of the important tasks that lie ahead for Plaid Cymru and the party's new leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Ukraine war: Wagner Group boss and Belarus’s president are still manoeuvring for power
17 July 2023
In her latest article on the Ukraine war for The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how the Wagner Group boss and Belarus’s president continue to manoeuvre for power.
Lifelong Welsh tutor awarded Honorary Fellowship
18 July 2023
Helen Prosser, Director of Learning and Teaching at the National Welsh Language Learning Centre, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
‘Human on Wheels’ Tina Evans receives Honorary Fellowship
18 July 2023
Inspirational blogger, motivational speaker, and television presenter, Tina Evans, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University as part of this year’s graduation ceremonies.
Tribeca Festival’s Ben Thompson awarded Honorary Fellowship
18 July 2023
Ben Thompson, filmmaker and Vice President of Shorts Programming at Tribeca Festival in New York, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
Ann Griffith presented with Honorary Fellowship
18 July 2023
Ann Griffith, who has lived on five continents over the last four decades but has always nurtured her strong Welsh roots, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
Bed rotting: the social media trend the Victorians would love, especially writer Elizabeth Gaskell
18 July 2023
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Alice Vernon, Lecturer in Creative Writing and 19th-Century Literature, likens the latest TikTok 'bed-rotting' trend to the romanticising of sickly women by artists and writers of the 19th century.
Distinguished Malaysian legal scholar awarded Honorary Fellowship
19 July 2023
Professor Dato' Dr Rahmat Mohamad, an eminent Malaysian legal scholar, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Aberystwyth University as part of its annual graduation celebrations.
Taste of vet student life for Welsh learners
19 July 2023
Secondary school learners interested in a career as a vet have been given a taste of student life as Aberystwyth University hosted its first Veterinary Seren Summer School.
Honorary Fellowship for well-known Aberystwyth vet, Dr Kate O’Sullivan
20 July 2023
Director of Ystwyth Vets in Aberystwyth, Dr Kate O’Sullivan, has been made an Honorary Fellow of Aberystwyth University.
Aberystwyth vet Phil Thomas presented with Honorary Fellowship
20 July 2023
Phil Thomas, Director of Ystwyth Veterinary Practice in Aberystwyth, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
Honorary Fellowship presented to Ian Gwyn Hughes
20 July 2023
Ian Gwyn Hughes, Head of Public Relations and Culture at the Football Association of Wales and former BBC broadcaster, has been presented with an Honorary Fellowship of Aberystwyth University.
Royal Welsh: Celebration of Wales’ only Vet School, ‘training for the nation’s needs’
24 July 2023
Aberystwyth University will celebrate two years since it was founded as Wales' only School of Veterinary Science at the Royal Welsh Show today (11:30am, Monday, 24 July).
Aberystwyth physicists collaborate on solar telescope project
26 July 2023
Aberystwyth University is part of an international collaboration to build the biggest solar telescope ever constructed in Europe.
Geographers reach new heights to raise money
27 July 2023
A team of Geography and Earth Sciences staff and postgraduate students have completed a challenge inspired by their colleague, and have raised over £2,000 for the Chemotherapy Unit at Bronglais Hospital.
Meri Huws announced as Chair of Aberystwyth University Council
28 July 2023
Former Welsh Language Commissioner, Meri Huws, has been appointed the next Chair of Aberystwyth University Council.