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Research on rural support for disruptive political movements wins major European grant
The relationship between voter discontent in rural areas and support for disruptive political movements in Europe and the United States will be explored in a major study by an Aberystwyth University professor, following the award of a prestigious grant.
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Climate change-tackling peat restoration project begins at Aberystwyth University
Scientists at Aberystwyth University have started a project to restore peatlands as part of an effort to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
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More online court cases possible after Covid experience - report
More court cases could go online to make them more accessible and efficient, according to a new report published by Aberystwyth academics looking at the justice system during the pandemic.
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New Chair of Crop Genomics at Aberystwyth University
Professor Gancho Slavov has been appointed the Germinal Chair of Crop Genomics at Aberystwyth University‘s Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS).
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change – research
Scientists at Aberystwyth University are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change.
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Pioneering parasitologist Gwendolen Rees honoured on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day 2023 (Wednesday 8 March), Aberystwyth University has announced it is renaming one of its flagship academic buildings in honour of the first Welsh woman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).
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Aberystwyth academic developing app for Spanish learners
An entrepreneurial Aberystwyth academic has been granted funding and mentoring support to develop a new app for Spanish language learning.
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Aberystwyth University sets up new Engineering Unit
Aberystwyth University is establishing a new Engineering Unit to deliver cutting-edge teaching and research and equip students with the skills to provide innovative solutions for the future.
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Experts discuss One Health at Aberystwyth University
As the world grapples with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and concerns around the current outbreak of Bird Flu and its transmission to mammals, leading academics and experts from across Wales met at Aberystwyth University on Friday 17 February 2023 to discuss their ideas on One Health in Wales.
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Self-driving vehicles to be tested at new Aberystwyth University facility
Autonomous farming, last mile delivery services and self-driving off-road vehicles will be put through their paces at a new large-scale robotic testbed at Aberystwyth University.
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Dragon’s Den winners’ dementia resources at Aberystwyth University’s nursing centre
Dragon’s Den winners have installed resources at Aberystwyth University’s new Healthcare Education Centre to help educate nursing students about dementia.
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Language teachers could ditch essays in favour of graphic novels
Language learning could be assessed through clowning, radio plays and graphic novels, according to work led by Aberystwyth University.
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New global map of life inside Earth reveals bacteria rich coal
Coal is surprisingly rich in bacteria according to the world's first atlas of microbial biodiversity deep under the Earth, which has been developed by Aberystwyth University academics.
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Farmers’ chance to turn waste into feed with native plant
Farmers could use a native Welsh plant to turn agricultural waste into feed for livestock as part of an Aberystwyth University research project.
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Governments need a “step-change” in how they deal with the biodiversity crisis, says researcher
Governments are not doing enough to prioritise biodiversity when it comes to their green policies, an Aberystwyth University academic has said at COP15 in Canada.
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Stopping weeds poisoning world’s livestock - international research breakthrough
Aberystwyth scientists have made important breakthroughs in efforts to develop a way to prevent weeds from poisoning livestock around the world.
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Aberystwyth oats and beans on the menu after a top industry tip
Oat varieties bred at Aberystwyth University are more likely to be on the menu, after being recommended to farmers by the government’s industry board.
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New university research centre to tackle transport challenges
A research centre focussing on the transport challenges facing society has been officially launched at Aberystwyth University today by the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS.
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New app to improve support for human trafficking and slavery survivors
Improving support for survivors of human trafficking and slavery will be the focus of a new project at the University.
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Star rating system for grading beef eating would benefit consumers and producers, say researchers
The final report of a major four-year research project led by Aberystwyth University is recommending the introduction of a UK-wide grading system for beef to provide consumers with guaranteed and consistent beef eating quality.
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More animal grazing in warmer climates threatens ecosystems
Grazing animals in warm and dry parts of the world can damage ecosystems but boost them in cooler drylands, especially when different species feed together, according to new research.
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Former Archbishop of Canterbury is key speaker at University Dialogue Centre launch event
The role of dialogue in creating better futures will be explored in an open conversation between former Archbishop of Canterbury Professor Rowan Williams and award-winning poet and academic Professor Mererid Hopwood.
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Over one hundred thousand tonnes of microbes could escape from melting glaciers, scientists warn
More than a hundred thousand tonnes of microbes, including potentially harmful and beneficial ones, could be released as the world’s glaciers melt, scientists from Aberystwyth University have warned.
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Drought-resistant Aberystwyth crop helps Africa’s farmers
A crop developed at Aberystwyth University is set to help African farmers feed people in the face of climate change.
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Aberystwyth academic helping to improve British wrestling
A Lecturer in Film Theory and Practice from Aberystwyth University is contributing towards a ‘code of better practice’ for British wrestling.
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New Japanese partnership to boost climate change research at Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University has signed up to a new partnership with a Japanese university in a boost to its climate change research.
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Leading thinkers to speak at Aberystwyth University research festival
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and Head of BBC Radio 1 Aled Haydn Jones will be among the contributors at Aberystwyth University’s Festival of Research later this month.
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Aberystwyth academics date ‘rapid’ decline of giant ancient ice sheet
An ancient ice sheet once covering Britain and Ireland disappeared more rapidly than previously thought, experts at Aberystwyth University have discovered.
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Plans for spectrum centre and green business park take step forward
Aberystwyth University has welcomed the news that two of its flagship projects have been given approval to proceed to the second stage of the multi-million-pound Mid Wales Growth Deal.
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Break-up of Antarctic ice shelves explored by Aberystwyth academics
Aberystwyth University researchers are visiting the Antarctic to investigate the way ice shelves break up and can contribute to rising sea levels.
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New centre for research on literature and history of medicine in Wales
Aberystwyth University academics are collaborating with the National Library of Wales to establish a new Research Centre to draw on the Library’s rich and varied collection of printed works relating to medicine and health in Wales.
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Welsh bakery mushrooms with nutritious cakes thanks to research
A north Wales bakery is looking to expand its business by adding health-boosting mushroom powder to make more nutritious cakes, thanks to support from Aberystwyth University researchers.
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Artificial intelligence breakthrough for animal infection detection
Scientists have developed a way of using artificial intelligence to quickly identify parasites infecting animals.
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Aberystwyth University launches AI Hub to explore decade’s most critical technology
Aberystwyth University has launched a new hub to study artificial intelligence in response to a technology that presents some of the greatest opportunities this decade to transform society.
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Aberystwyth academic sheds light on night terrors in “remarkable” debut
Our fascinating and occasionally bizarre beliefs about sleep disorders are chronicled in a spine-tingling new book by an Aberystwyth academic.
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Generous donation funds research work on Gwenallt and Old College law development
A research project into the work of the poet Gwenallt and the development of a Law Room and Moot Court as part of the ambitious plan for the Old College has received a significant financial boost.
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Browse, graze, mate: Food and company help animals in captivity
From tongue rolling alpacas to irritable yaks and perturbed pigs, new research has lifted the lid on why some farm and zoo animals cope well with captivity and others display signs of stress.
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Extreme droughts sparked cultural leaps in human evolution
Extreme droughts lasting tens of thousands of years played a critical role in human evolution by forcing Homo sapiens to develop the culture and tools to cope, according to new research.
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Communities in global conflicts supported by Aberystwyth University project
Learning from indigenous coffee growers protecting themselves from armed violence in Colombia is part of one of the new research projects funded by an international network led by the University.
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Learn from other parts of UK to protect Welsh farms from TB – Aberystwyth conference
Learning from the best biosecurity practice in the UK is key to stopping the spread of tuberculosis in Wales, a leading expert will tell a conference in Aberystwyth.
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First nursing students start at Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University’s first ever nursing students will begin their studies today.
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New universal language for land changes could explain ecosystem loss
Aberystwyth University scientists have jointly developed a universal language to describe the changing world, which could help uncover what is causing ecosystem loss and environmental degradation.
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New ways of tracking people’s diets tested for health benefits
Researchers will begin testing techniques, including wearable cameras and urine and blood tests, in an effort to more accurately measure the UK’s eating habits and improve public health.
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Mass pilot whale strandings linked to ‘family group disruption’, new research suggests
Mass strandings of pilot whales may be linked to disruption to their family groups new research has suggested.
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Biomass research project to tackle climate change boosted by £2m investment
Aberystwyth University scientists will be able to speed up the breeding of the perennial energy grass miscanthus, as part of a £37 million UK government package to boost biomass production.
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New Head of Aberystwyth’s Department of Life Sciences
Professor Iain Barber has been appointed as the new Head of the Department of Life Sciences at Aberystwyth University.
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Talking about pandemic ‘learning loss’ is not helpful or accurate - Eisteddfod presentation
Contrary to the often-used phrase ‘learning loss’, many Welsh school pupils benefitted from different learning experiences as they adapted to the change to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research involving Aberystwyth academics.
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Aberystwyth University celebrates exceptional impact of its research
Improving palliative care and increasing access to justice for domestic abuse victims are two of four research projects that have won awards for their impact in the UK and abroad.
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Aberystwyth academic appointed to lead government TB eradication group
Professor Glyn Hewinson from Aberystwyth University has been appointed as the chair of the Welsh Government’s new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on bovine Tuberculosis (TB).
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Harnessing the power of theatre to explore the impact of translation on court proceedings
An innovative fusion of theatre and law has been adopted as a research tool in a project by Aberystwyth academics exploring the influence of simultaneous translation on court proceedings.
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