Underground educators in war-torn Myanmar are using community storytelling to recapture their histories and celebrate ethnic identities, thanks to a project led by an Aberystwyth University academic.
Dr Yi Li, a historian of modern Southeast Asia, is working with community educators in Myanmar’s marginalised ethnic
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Aberystwyth project using storytelling to preserve local memories in Myanmar
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The latest Phil Evans column – July 03
CAN I ASK IF OVERUSED EXPRESSIONS HAPPEN FOR A REASON?
There are many expressions that people use, that when you pause to think about them, are completely meaningless.
A prime example is a six-word sentence that, if there was a competition to find the most
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Latest On Song column – July 03
MEMBERS of the Llanelli and District Twinning Association are looking forward to the visit of musicians from Llanelli’s twin town of Agen.
A group of harpists from Agen and Lot de Garonne will be in Llanelli on the July 16, 17 and 18.
One of
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Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than thought
Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, new research suggests.
The research, involving scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales, found that glacier loss on Juneau Icefield, which straddles the boundary
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Seals reveal age of Antarctic water for first time
The age of water in the Antarctic is being revealed by seals for the first time.
Aberystwyth University researchers are beginning to receive satellite data from seals showing how much oxygen is contained in the region’s water – a way of measuring its age and where
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Scarlets appoint Leigh Jones as new Rugby Performance Director
The Scarlets are delighted to announce that experienced former international coach and elite rugby operations director Leigh Jones will join the club as their new Rugby Performance Director.
With extensive experience in high-performance rugby environments both internationally and at club level, Leigh most recently led