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Aberystwyth University is to host a ‘Jurassic Heritage’ exhibition at the iconic Old College. The centrepiece of the exhibition will be the Archaeopteryx with its 1m wing span, claws and sharp teeth. Dating from the late Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago, it is believed to be the link between prehistoric dinosaurs and the modern bird. On loan from National Museum Wales, complemented by fossils from the University’s own collections and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the exhibition opens on 14 February and runs until 21 April 2017 and includes half-term and the Easter holidays. The University is also working closely with Ceredigion Museum to provide onsite 'touch the heritage' sessions for families. Eva De Visscher, bid-writer at the Development and Alumni Relations Office at Aberystwyth University, said: “We are delighted to be hosting such a fascinating exhibition at the Old College. Thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, people of all age...

Aberystwyth University Council has reaffirmed its intention to redevelop the Old College and an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will be resubmitted in December 2016 after narrowly missing out on funding at the end of April. At its meeting in the Old College, members of the Council agreed to proceed with the University’s bid for stage one development funding for the project from the HLF. Aberystwyth University has been encouraged by the feedback received from HLF on ways of developing the project further and, with widespread support behind the plans, is confident that a revised proposal will have an excellent chance of being approved. Louise Jagger, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Aberystwyth University said, “We always knew it was a highly competitive first round and are therefore determined to keep up the momentum for this excellent project and provide a fantastic facility for showcasing learning, research and enterprise opportunities that will inspi...