Day: November 16, 2025
Every day, millions of families rely on unpaid carers to support relatives with long‑term health conditions or disabilities. While the personal commitment is immense, the economic and social costs are often invisible. Bangor University’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) is generating the evidence needed to make that work visible, to ease the burden, and to […]
Bangor University’s Zoology with Animal Management degree offers a unique blend of academic rigor and field‑based learning. By partnering directly with Chester Zoo, students gain unparalleled access to real‑world animal care, conservation research and zoo management practices that prepare them for careers across the UK and internationally. Why the Zoology with Animal Management Course Stands Out […]
Celebrate the Legacy of Sir Robert Edwards Bangor University invites its community to a unique event on 12 November: a free screening of the BAFTA‑winning film Joy, followed by a live Q&A with award‑winning actor Joanna Scanlan. The program honours Sir Robert Edwards, a native of Bangor and a pioneer in in‑vitro fertilisation (IVF) whose […]
Switching to Ecosia: The commitment behind Bangor University’s decision In November 2024, Bangor University replaced its default search engine on all centrally‑managed computers with Ecosia, a search engine that uses the revenue from searches to fund tree planting worldwide. The move was part of the university’s broader sustainability strategy, and the first year of operation […]
November 14 2025 marked a milestone for North Wales and for Bangor University. The UK government announced that the region will host one of the nation’s first AI Growth Zones, a designation aimed at spurring high‑tech investment, job creation, and economic expansion. Bangor University is positioned at the heart of this initiative, leveraging its research strengths, infrastructure and strategic partnerships […]
Wylfa’s selection as the host of the UK’s inaugural Rolls‑Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) marks a pivotal development for the nation’s clean energy strategy. The announcement not only underscores the technological prowess of Rolls‑Royce but also highlights the long‑standing partnership between the Wylfa site, North Wales, and Bangor University’s Nuclear Futures Institute. Why Wylfa Matters […]
How Stress and Anxiety Affect Runners’ Immunity Marathon training is often framed around physical conditioning and nutrition, but the latest research from Bangor University highlights a less visible factor that can tip the balance – mental stress. A study involving 406 runners measured their stress, anxiety and mood levels in the weeks leading up to […]
What the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List Means for Academic Impact In 2025, Clarivate unveiled its Highly Cited Researchers list, a ranking that identifies scientists whose publications receive citation frequencies that exceed the 98th percentile globally. The list is a benchmark of scholarly influence, reflecting how peer work builds upon foundational findings. For universities, having […]
Bangor University’s screenwriting module offers a distinctive bridge between academic study and the television industry. Students in their second and third years are invited to write original scripts and develop episodes for well‑known Welsh‑language programs such as Rownd a Rownd and Bariau. The program is delivered in both English and Welsh, allowing a wide range […]
In September, Bangor University welcomed the inaugural cohort of the GLOBE (Global Change Ecology and Biodiversity Management) Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programme. The two‑year course is designed for students who aspire to lead ecosystem restoration, shape conservation policy, and apply evidence‑based science across diverse geopolitical contexts. By studying at partner institutions in Spain, the United Kingdom, […]
