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Aberystwyth University is delighted to see that 10 alumni are taking their seats in The Senedd as the Welsh Assembly reconvenes for business. The election returned 10 former Aberystwyth University students - five Plaid Cymru, four Labour and one Liberal Democrat. Four of the 10 AMs were newly elected in the election on 5th May with the remaining six returning for another term in Cardiff Bay. The 10 Assembly Members join 13 Aberystwyth University alumni elected as Members of Parliament during the 2010 General Election. Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University said “I am delighted to note that Aberystwyth University alumni make up a sixth of the Welsh Assembly. I, and everyone at the University, congratulate them all on their election and wish them every success in their political career.” Julian Smyth, Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Aberystwyth University said: “We have always known in Aber just how special our former students are, but it is trul...

As the Westminster Parliament reassembles following the General Election, 12 Aberystwyth University alumni (four Conservative, two Labour, three Liberal Democrats, two Plaid Cymru and one Independent) have been celebrating election victories. Professor Noel Lloyd, Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University said: “The University is proud of its alumni and their achievements and we are delighted that the University is so well represented at Westminster by its graduates. “I am sure that the experiences gained during their time at university have strongly influenced their career paths and I would like to think that Aberystwyth University, and the diverse experiences available here, have helped them to achieve their current leadership roles. I, and everyone at the University, congratulate them and wish them every success in the future.” Aberystwyth alumni MPs Guto Bebb MP (Conservative) has been elected to represent the new constituency of Aberconwy in North Wales. Mr Bebb is a BA History gr...