🐶 A pioneering study is set to investigate how everyday interactions between people and dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm spread between species. 🖱️ www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/archive/2026/08/title-288745-en.html #hydatidcysts #hydatid #tapeworm #hydatiddisease

📺 Dr Gwenllian Rees and Keira Washtell spoke to BBC Wales yesterday about research into farm dogs and hydatid disease in mid Wales. #hydatid @aberdlsagb.bsky.social

👏 Many congratulations to Dr Aviva Guttmann from our Department of International Politics on winning a prestigious international prize for her book exploring the hidden history of intelligence cooperation during the Cold War. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/44bnk7p3 #ColdWar #IntelligenceHistory

🤣 Can speaking Welsh influence what we find funny? That’s a question academics from our Psychology Department are trying to answer. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mrjcv46c

How can we limit our exposure to pollutants and toxic chemicals in our daily lives? In a new article, Becky Underwood from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences looks at the latest expert guidance. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/mcdbp37k

🌱 Dr Pete Bunting from our Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is helping to map and monitor mangrove forests around the world as part of efforts to protect these vital ecosystems for future generations. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/5n8rcn2r #mangroves #mapping #monitoring

22% of farms were victims of crime in the past year according to a new survey of rural crime led by Aberystwyth University academics. tinyurl.com/28n8ydzp

📖 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’re delighted that IBERS has been chosen to join a new major UK group that will serve as a collective voice for more than 40 science and research organisations. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/4x998wkw #science #research

🎉 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