Aberystwyth University
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Welsh University of the Year 2024, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. Cymraeg: @prifaber.bsky.social
📖 Academics from our Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies have co-edited a new collection of poetry that sheds light on women's poetic voices across Wales, Ireland and Scotland between 1400 to 1800. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/425psjdu #WomensPoetry #CelticLanguages
🚀 Dr Matt Gunn from our Physics Department has met NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to discuss his work on a Mars rover which aims to detect signs of life on the red planet. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/yp6wyxyd @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
We have signed a new memorandum with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to work together to strengthen access to education and skills across the tertiary education landscape. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/2u5jwy4f @uwtsd.bsky.social
Our plans for a new multi-million-pound green innovation park have taken a significant step forward with outline plans given the go-ahead. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/yzvyudr7 @ceredigioncc.bsky.social @ukri.org @ibers.bsky.social
A fascinating discussion at the Royal Welsh Show about agriculture's key role in the future of the Welsh language. It comes as we celebrate 20 years of teaching the subject in Welsh here in Aberystwyth. #RoyalWelsh @colegcymraeg.bsky.social @cefincampbell.bsky.social @ibers.bsky.social
"Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power": Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles' take on some of the challenges facing the new Welsh Government 🖱️ tinyurl.com/2hjedfxb @interpolaber.bsky.social
It was wonderful to see our first ever cohort of nursing students graduate today - all the very best to them! tinyurl.com/n9vnxkyh
🌳 Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/267zn2jx #UrbanTrees #ClimateAction
More people in Wales favour keeping new Senedd voting system used this May rather than returning to the old one, according to a new in-depth study co-led by our researchers. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mry8bu34 #WelshElectionStudy2026 #Senedd
🎉 We are delighted to announce the individuals who will be conferred with Honorary Awards at our graduation ceremonies next week. tinyurl.com/2bpps3xz
Dr Jenny Mathers latest article considers how Crimea became a symbol of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why the peninsula is becoming increasingly isolated as Kyiv steps up its attacks. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/4xf3nmes @interpolaber.bsky.social
Many congratulations to Kerrie Farrar, who has been appointed as Germinal Chair of Translational Plant Breeding at our Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/db4ch5db @ibers.bsky.social
🏅 Congratulations to field glaciologist Dr Samuel Doyle who has been presented with the Polar Medal by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales for his outstanding research and leadership in Greenland. 🖱️ www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/arch... #PolarMedal #Greenland
👏 Congratulations to our first ever veterinary students! As you embark on the next chapter of your journey, please remember — you will always be a part of the Aber family. We wish you every success in the future! 🖱️ More: www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2026/06/title-287802-en.html
🩺 Today we were proud to celebrate our first ever cohort of Veterinary Science students completing their studies — a major milestone for the University and for Wales. 🖱️ www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2026/06/title-287802-en.html #vets #veterinaryeducation
Our researchers explain why memory tests are not enough to assess whether supplements affect the brain. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mvuw3v5p
👏 Congratulations to Prof Charles Musselwhite from the Department of Psychology on being presented with a national award by the Community Transport Association for his outstanding contribution to community transport. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/4yjahp85 @charliemuss.bsky.social #CT26Awards #CommunityTransport
Professor Jamie Medhurst explores whether recent cuts to programming and staffing may affect the BBC’s ability to maintain high levels of trust and attention. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/2kac2mz9
🐎 Could policy changes threaten the future of semi-wild ponies? Professor Mariecia Fraser explores their role in habitat restoration. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/ynpkcrfe @ibers.bsky.social
🏆 Congratulations to Sharon King, Lecturer in Veterinary Science, on being presented with the Veterinary Mentor Award for 2026 by the British Veterinary Association for her outstanding contribution to mentoring within the veterinary profession. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/52tatd4s @britishvets.bsky.social
Can kombucha boost your wellbeing? Our researchers explain the metabolic effects — and why more robust evidence is still needed. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mdttaekd
💉 Boosting the uptake of vaccines for some of the world’s most harmful diseases will be the focus of our experts’ work at an international meeting of the global vaccine community. 🖱️ www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2026/06/title-287682-en.html #behaviouralscience #vaccines #validatenetwork
🚑 We are holding a major incident simulation today at our Healthcare Education Centre on Penglais Hill to help prepare our nursing students for serious incidents. You may hear sirens or see ambulances and police vehicles in the vicinity of the University this afternoon.
Two new animations highlighting the unique challenges older adults face when suffering domestic abuse have been released by our Dewis Choice project to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 🔗 tinyurl.com/23dd7bey #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay
Dr Jenny Mathers provides insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting how the conflict is increasingly posing significant reputational challenges for Russia. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/ywfkwn3h @interpolaber.bsky.social
🍞 Our researchers have developed an innovative approach to improving the smell of alternative high-protein foods made from fermenting leftover bread crusts with grasses traditionally used to feed livestock. 🖱️: tinyurl.com/mrx29ndj @ibers.bsky.social
📜 Welsh poets’ use of the language of love and intimacy to describe their relationships with powerful patrons is being explored as part of research at our Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/44vff8tc #MedievalPoetry #WelshPoetry
🌏 On World Environment Day, learn about how our scientists are exploring how certain crops could help decarbonise steel production. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mwz9n5rw #NowForClimate
👏 Many congratulations to Dr Beth Rodgers from our Department of English and Creative Writing who co-edited a book that has won the 2026 Edited Book Award from the Children’s Literature Association. #ChildrensLiterature #BookAwards