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Welsh farmers, families in India and Ghana and fresh meat lovers everywhere should thank the research work taking place in the grounds of one of Wales’s most famous mansions. At Aberystwyth University’s IBERS buildings in Gogerddan – former country house of one of the country’s leading families – a team of scientists and researchers are carrying out pioneering work that will transform the lives of many millions of people. This is one of the ‘big ideas’ that Aberystwyth University is contributing towards ‘What’s the Big Idea: Universities Week’. For the first time, universities throughout the UK are joining forces to celebrate the university sector’s vital contribution to the state’s economic and social life. Hundreds of events have been organised to show how the big ideas generated in our universities lead to growth, prosperity and development. As the largest team of its kind in the UK and with more than 90 years’ history behind it, IBERS – the Institute of Biological, Environmental an...

Mark Williams MP, the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion, officially launched Universities Week at Aberystwyth University today. Organised by Universities UK, the ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ Universities Week runs from the 14-20 June and provides an opportunity for Universities to highlight achievements to a wide audience. Mr Williams is an alumnus of the University and is one of twelve Aberystwyth graduates who were elected to parliament at the recent General Election. At the launch, Mr Williams, who studied Politics and graduated in 1987, returned to the flagship International Politics Department on Penglais Campus. During his visit, Mr Williams met with the University’s Vice Chancellor; Julian Smyth, Director of Development and Alumni Relations; the Head of the International Politics Department, Professor Michael Foley; and staff of the International Politics Department. Commenting on Mr Williams’ visit and the launch of Universities Week, Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of Aber...

Aberystwyth University is participating in the national campaign to highlight the wider role of Universities within their local communities and on a national and global scale. Organised by Universities UK, the ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ Universities Week runs from the 14-20 June and provides an opportunity for Universities to explain their achievements to a wide audience. Aberystwyth University continues to play an important role within mid Wales as an educator, employer and supporter of businesses and other organisations. During the week, the University will be celebrating its achievements and inviting individuals to learn more about the University and the invaluable role it plays within the local area. Commenting on the participation of the University in the Universities UK campaign, Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of the University said: “I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of the University and of its staff, students and alumni. Its continuing successes on a local, nati...