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A BUSINESS proposal to produce hemp products has scooped an Aberystwyth student a £10,000 prize.

Aberystwyth University has introduced almost 1,000 pupils to animal skulls, robotic rovers and strange foods in its annual outreach event held as part of British Science Week.The event ran from 15-17 March and hosted Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 pupils from s

“It’s not glamorous, and it only grabs headlines when things go wrong, but it’s one of the most rewarding and valuable things I’ve ever done” said Dr Chris Pirson, VetHub1 Laboratory Manager and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor. Click to read more...

<p>In October 1872, 26 students enrolled at the new university in Aberystwyth. As the institution gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of its founding, the Cambrian News takes a look back at the history and major landmarks of one of Aberystwyth’s most treasured assets.</p>

Insects have a big potential as a food source for both people and animals. Click to read more...

Insects have a big potential as a food source for both people and animals. Click to read more...

High prices and growing demand for the cephalopod, a great source of protein, mean illegal fishing is on the rise

Public figures in Wales tell us what they are doing differently to combat climate change.

Learn more The following content is provided by an advertiser or created on behalf of an advertiser. It is not written by the FoodNavigator.com editorial team, nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of FoodNavigator.com. Wales sets its sights on ‘green shoots’ vision 14-Jun-2021 Last updated on Collaboration across industry, government and academia has served Wales well; its food and drink industry is recognised the world over for excellence, quality, in...

BBC News Published image copyrightAberystwyth University image captionThe land is less suited for food production but the crops can be harvested every few years Crops will be planted by Welsh scientists in an attempt to reduce greenhouse gases. Willow and Miscanthus, which remove carbon dioxide from the environment, will be planted on land less suited to food production. They can be harvested every one to three years. Aberystwyth University scientists will lead partners in developing the biomas...