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Early lung cancer diagnosis aims for new test
Earlier detection of lung cancer could be possible thanks to a project led by Welsh scientists to develop a new rapid diagnostic kit.
Read articleTackling common livestock infection using novel technologies focus of new study
Aberystwyth University scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle a parasite that infects the majority of UK sheep flocks.
Read articleAberystwyth nursing education expands with healthcare support workers qualification
Nursing education at Aberystwyth University will expand in September with a professional qualification for health and social care support workers.
Read articleAberystwyth top in Wales for student satisfaction
Aberystwyth has been rated the top university in Wales for student satisfaction according to the latest edition of the National Student Survey (NSS) which is published today, Thursday 10 August.
Read articleTaste of vet student life for Welsh learners
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.
Read articleOffshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research
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.
Read articleEmbrace digital simulation technologies to educate next generation nurses - symposium
The role of cutting edge simulation technology in revolutionising professional healthcare training was the focus of a special symposium held at Aberystwyth University today.
Read articleBiting flies are attracted to blue traps – we used AI to work out why
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.
Read articleFirst year of Aberystwyth nurse education - ‘major boost’ for local NHS
Hywel Dda University Health Board has hailed the first year of nurse education at Aberystwyth University as a major boost for the local NHS.
Read articleMystery of why blue traps catch flies solved by AI research
The traditional method of using blue traps to catch biting flies works because the insects confuse the colour with animals they wish to bite, according to new research led by Aberystwyth University academics.
Read articleArticle - The melting Arctic is a crime scene
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Arwyn Edwards from the Department of Life Sciences likens the melting Arctic to a complex criminal investigation, and describes his scientific fieldwork as the documenting of crime scenes.
Read articleWelsh vet students’ research visit to South Africa
A group of students from Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science is visiting South Africa to learn more about the importance of the profession in wildlife conservation and social justice.
Read articleTop UK award for academic’s animal health project
The pioneering work of an Aberystwyth University academic’s programme to help combat antibiotic resistance has won the top prize at a London awards ceremony.
Read articleWhatuni? success for Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University won two coveted awards at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) which were held in London on Wednesday 26 April.
Read articleAcademic excellence fellowships for three Aberystwyth scientists
Three leading Aberystwyth University academics have been elected as Fellows of the Learned Society of Wales.
Read articlePioneering 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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