Andean glaciers advanced during an acute period of climate change at the end of the last Ice Age, new research has found. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/3zjau9nm #glaciers #glaciology

🪰 Writing in The Conversation, Dr Roger Santer from our Department of Life Sciences discusses how flies perceive the world differently from humans, and how understanding this can help prevent disease. More: tinyurl.com/f6dj7n2r @aberdlsagb.bsky.social #fly #lifesciences #diseaseprevention

Leading scientists, vets and policymakers from across Britain have met at the University today to discuss vaccination strategies for bovine TB. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/2k5nbrtx @aberdlsagb.bsky.social #AberTB #bTB #TB

Our scientists are leading research into how a widely used vaccine can boost overall immunity in livestock 🐮 More: tinyl.co/3iC7 @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @ukri.org #AberTB#bovineTB#bTB#TB

📚Our historians have published a landmark new book about the main supporters of Owain Glyndŵr's rebellion. 🖱 tinyurl.com/2z4x7t65 #OwainGlyndwr #WelshHistory #Rebellion

👻 The enduring allure of ghost hunting is explored in a new book published by Dr Alice Vernon today. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/yzs9fxfz @alicevernon10.bsky.social #ghost #ghosts #paranormal #ghosthunting

🧙‍♀️ Writing in The Conversation, Mari Ellis Dunning explains how thousands were executed for witchcraft across Europe, but only five were put to death in Wales. More: tinyurl.com/yd79z5y3 @mariellisdunning.bsky.social #Witchcraft #Wales

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics explains that if Russia gains control of the Black Sea coast, it would threaten neighbouring Moldova. More: tinyurl.com/2edyw38u

A further eight of our academics have been announced as members of prestigious sub-panels assessing research excellence in the UK higher education sector, bringing the total involved to nine. More: tinyl.co/3fQV @ref2029.bsky.social

Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS, Chair of the 2025 Review of the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Strategy for England, will deliver the keynote address at a conference at the University later this month. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/4em9n73j @aberdlsagb.bsky.social #AberTB #bovineTB #bTB #TB

The type of bridle worn by a horse in dressage competitions is not the only factor affecting their stress levels, a new study has revealed. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/56bdyrcd @aberdlsagb.bsky.social #dressage #bridles #snaffle

Researchers from Aberystwyth and Swansea Universities will lead the Welsh Election Study 2026, a four-year project that will provide high-quality, impartial survey data on political attitudes and voting behaviour in Wales. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/w28j98e8

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Manudeo Singh explains how Himalayan floods are natural, but poor planning turns rain into disaster. Reading the land could save lives. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mr3wea9e #Himalayan #FlashFloods #ClimateChange

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Lucy Thompson from our Department of English & Creative Writing is one of six leading Austen experts who have made their case for her ultimate novel – but the winner is up to you. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/v2f4hrff #JaneAusten #UltimateNovel

🦠 Our scientists have mapped the hidden microbes thriving in south Wales’s abandoned coal mines, helping to overcome obstacles to using mine water to heat Britain’s homes. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/w4ye3644 @aberdlsagb.bsky.social @arwynedwards.bsky.social

Our scientists are developing new AI tools that automatically measures plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/3h3ym73d @ibers.bsky.social #CropTech #AIAgriculture

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Andrew Filmer explains how historic theatres are being redeveloped to make them more accessible, socially connected and sustainable, while also preserving their heritage. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/3aufnw74 @andfilmer.bsky.social

🐟 Fish staying still in water are using considerably more energy than first thought, new research has found. 🖱 tinyurl.com/yc6d8st4 @abercompsci.bsky.social #research #fish

Dr Gwen Rees from our School of Veterinary Science has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession. 🖱 tinyurl.com/mrxyrpjk

"If I look at a glacier surface, I don’t see ice. I see … a three dimensional bioreactor" Our @arwynedwards.bsky.social features in @mountainogre.bsky.social 's recent piece Full story 👇 #Arctic #LifeSciences #AberUni

🗣️ Efforts to increase Welsh language use in workplaces need to be strengthened, according to a new report. More: tinyurl.com/2s4xafzy @interpolaber.bsky.social

🏆 A talented Aberystwyth geographer has received an award for her exceptional contribution to scientific research and Welsh-medium teaching. Dr Cerys Jones has been presented with the Eilir Hedd Morgan Prize by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/pszz8pjw

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers discusses Ukraine’s former prime minister's recent comments that there is too much western involvement in its institutions and explores whether they are justified. More: tinyurl.com/mwshhc5z @interpolaber.bsky.social @jgmaber.bsky.social

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Neil Glasser discusses how one of Patagonia’s few stable glaciers is now on the verge of collapse. More: tinyurl.com/msptt2cd #research #glaciers #patagonia

Math experts are using AI to help the ceramics industry pack more objects into a kiln to lower their carbon footprint. 🖱️More: tinyurl.com/3n6bjzfz

Our first ever nursing students have qualified to work in the health service – many congratulations to them! More tinyurl.com/uys5nyah

🪨 The world famous Stonehenge bluestone boulders were transported by humans and not glaciers, according to research by our academics. More: tinyurl.com/bdx4nv34 #research #stonehenge

Research by Dr Huw Lewis has found that the Welsh language has only been a ‘marginal’ consideration in regional growth deals across north and west Wales to date. More: tinyurl.com/3rcbfpuf #research #welshlanguage #wales

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Alex Hubbard explains that encouraging people to imagine beyond their own experience, reading poetry can help them see things from a different perspective. 📖 More: tinyurl.com/jtec2kfw

Dr Gil Greengross from our Department of Psychology has spoken to Canadian TV about his research exploring whether humour is inherited. More: tinyurl.com/yeysba4d ‪@giligg.bsky.social‬ #research #humour

We have signed a partnership agreement with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David to support professional learning for schools. More: tinyl.co/3Wg5

Artificial intelligence and biotechnology could transform global crop production, according to a major review. More: tinyl.co/3Wbm

Improved guidance and practical tools are required to help farmers to sustainably tackle the major problem of liver fluke infections in livestock, according to new research. More: tinyl.co/3W5R @aberdlsagb.bsky.social al @ukri.org

📱 Potato blight, one of the world’s most devastating crop diseases, could soon be detected using mobile phones, thanks to a new app being developed by our scientists. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/4vz9en62 @abercompsci.bsky.social @ibers.bsky.social #potatoblight

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Cate Williams discusses how a new strain of the bluetongue virus is spreading putting livestock at risk and placing fresh pressure on farmers.🐄 More: tinyurl.com/3r4c4knt @ibers.bsky.social

Before Graduation comes to close, we'd like to share some of our favourite photos from the past few days. It was hard whittling them down to four! #AberGrad25

Our graduates have shared countless reasons why they love Aberystwyth - here are just a few of the words they’ve used. #AberGrad25

Congratulations to Freya on completing her MA in Creative Writing. #AberGrad25

Very many congratulations to Rhys, who is graduating in Celtic Studies today.

🐧 Penguin rehabilitation project in Brazil is tracking penguins’ journeys home with the help of one of our scientists. More: tinyurl.com/f62d82jz #penguins #research

Delighted to celebrate Chloe Thomas on being awarded a Master of Arts in Documentary Filmmaking: Landscape and Ecology. #AberGrad25

Fantastic to see the celebrations continue on a bumper day of graduations! #AberGrad25

How exciting! We’re ready for the first ceremony of the day. Join our School of Education, Welsh and Celtic Studies, Art, History and Welsh History graduands from 10am on our live feed: aber.ac.uk/en/graduatio... Share your photos if you’re here with us! #abergrad25

Another fantastic day on campus celebrating the achievements of our graduates. Thank you to everyone who joined us—see you tomorrow for the final day of celebrations. #AberGrad25

Our former Vice Chancellor, Professor Elizabeth Treasure CBE, was presented with an Honorary Fellowship this afternoon. She described leading Aberystwyth University as "an incredible privilege". #Abergrad25 www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/arch...

It's a pleasure to share in Martha's success - graduating in Maths and French and following in the footsteps of her grandfather. #AberGrad25

Today, Oh Min Shang graduated with a BSc in Wildlife Conservation. Congratulations, and best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your journey. #Abergrad25

Warmest congratulations to Ben Lloyd James on his graduation today with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. #Abergrad25

Smiles, sunshine, and celebration! Here are few photos from this morning — congratulations to all. Share your photos with the hashtag #abergrad25

The sun is shining and so are our graduates! Congratulations to everyone crossing the stage today — enjoy every moment. #AberGrad25