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Abuse, loneliness and financial strain in later life linked to poorer health

Experiencing abuse at any age can have devastating consequences for physical and mental health.

The Conversation

If you want to know what Reform would be like in power, look at how it threatened Bangor University

A debating society didn’t want to invite two figures connected to the party to speak. Cue an authoritarian response, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Why your basmati rice might not be what you think it is

Many Britons enjoy a curry served with a heap of fluffy white basmati rice, its delicate aroma balancing the heat of the dish. But few stop to think about the grain’s long journey. From the paddy fields of India and Pakistan, through regional markets and rice mills, then matured for…

The Conversation

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Want to run a marathon? One UK university might have the answer

Exclusive: ‘A lot of degrees in the UK are criticised for being theoretical,’ says Professor Parkinson of Bangor University, who teaches students how to run 26.2 miles

The Independent UK

Lord Elis-Thomas obituary

Influential leader of Plaid Cymru who advanced the nationalist cause in Wales and helped establish the country’s parliament

The Guardian - UK

How we found a long-lost first world war vessel beneath Irish waters

HMS Stephen Furness was steaming through the northern Irish Sea on the afternoon of December 13 1917, en route to Liverpool for repairs. The crew maintained a cautious course, altering direction every ten minutes and travelling at a steady 13 knots – fully aware of the lurking threat from German…

The Conversation

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding that of any other habitat.

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Kafka 100: Stanley Kubrick’s films are littered with references to the writer’s work

I began teaching Stanley Kubrick in 2007 shortly after I moved to Bangor University. In 2012, I embarked on a research project exploring what I called Kubrick’s ethics, ethnicity and archives. It was during that research, which was published as Stanley Kubrick: New York Jewish Intellectual in 2018, that I…

The Conversation

"We're not responsible for telling you whether you can swim in the rivers or not" - shocking message from water company polluting a world-famous river

Water company on the defensive after discharging dangerous levels of waste into the Thames

Advnture

People who stuck by UK Covid rules have worst mental health, says survey

Trauma of pandemic having lasting impact on people’s mental health three years on, research reveals

The Guardian - UK

Birds Utilize Trash To Build Nests, Reveals Study

Avian species worldwide incorporate man-made litter into their homes, posing potential risks and benefits.

Zenger

Community living side-by-side with UK's biggest wild snakes coming out of hibernation

Aesculapian Rat Snakes have come out of hibernation and populated Colwyn Bay in North Wales - but residents have noticed that a few reptiles have been killed by motorists

Daily Mirror

The Welsh community living side-by-side with huge wild snakes

Having endured the long winter in hibernation the constrictor snakes – Britain's biggest wild species – began venturing out in late spring

Wales Online

Anglesey science park unveils plan for second building as first site hits capacity

The additional space will enable Bangor University’s M-SParc to further boost business and staff numbers

Birmingham Post

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Apple Vision Pro headset: what does it do and will it deliver?

Apple recently unveiled its Vision Pro headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference in California. With it, Apple is venturing into a market of head-mounted devices (HMDs) – which are usually just displays, but in this case is more of a complete computer attached to your head – as well as…

Wales Online

Cardiff University tops list of most sustainable universities in Wales

The list measures universities’ contributions to the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Cardiff ranked 52 in the world, 12th in UK and first in Wales

Wales Online

'University fees need to rise with inflation' university boss warns

Having fixed price £9,000 annual fees amid 10% inflation is "not sustainable", said Bangor University VC Professor Edmund Burke

Wales Online

Bank of England interest rate rise could be the last for a while

The UK’s new 4.5% base rate may seem high, but it’s actually quite low compared to the 1980s and 1990s

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Welsh university ranked best in UK for student life and teaching

Aberystwyth University took the crown in student-led awards while other Welsh universities also ranked well across categories in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards

The Guardian - UK

John Ellis Jones obituary

Other lives: Classical scholar and archaeologist whose studies revolutionised understanding of the rural economy of Greece

Wales Online

ITV The Chase's Bradley Walsh criticised by viewers after he 'mocks' Welsh language

Beka, from Nottingham, told the game show host she was learning to speak Welsh after studying at Bangor University some years ago

Wales Online

Where you can celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 in Wales

There's several events taking place this year

Wales Online

Exactly why climate change means flooding in Wales is going to happen more often

A climate expert has explained why we will be getting extreme events like this more often

The Conversation

Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market

Basmati is the most popular speciality rice in the UK, adding extra flavour and subtlety to everything from curries to pilafs to kedgerees. Nearly three-quarters of the world’s basmati is produced in India, and the UK buys 3% of it – plus substantial amounts from the second-largest producer, Pakistan.

Birmingham Post

Law firm Hugh James lands advisory role with Bangor University

It will provide advice from IP to legal compliance

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