News Round Up

Swansea University drives next-gen cybersecurity in aerospace systems

Swansea University, Novel Engineering Consultants Ltd (Novel), and Airbus Endeavr Wales—a unique initiative between the Welsh Government and Airbus Defence and Space—are collaborating on a groundbreaking research initiative to strengthen aerospace systems against cyberattacks.

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Global study reveals people judge a potential partner’s sexual history by timing

A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider not just how many sexual partners someone has had, but also when those encounters took place.

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Sliteye shark discovered in remote Indian Ocean

The sliteye shark has been recorded for the first time on the Great Chagos Bank, the world’s largest coral atoll structure—marking a major advance in understanding the geographic range of this near-threatened species.

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Emeritus Professor Tudur Hallam wins prestigious Eisteddfod Chair

Tudur Hallam, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Welsh at Swansea University, has been awarded the Chair at the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.

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Covid-19 infection — Possible new treatment on the horizon

Groundbreaking research led by a Swansea University academic has revealed a synthetic glycosystem — a sugar-coated polymer nanoparticle — that can block Covid-19 from infecting human cells, reducing infection rates by nearly 99%.

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Experts highlight factors influencing childhood entry into out-of-home care

New research has shed light on the many different factors that lead to children entering out-of-home care in high-income countries.

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Research Highlights

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Researchers supporting venture to open up Swansea’s historic waterway corridor

Swansea University experts are lending their support to an ambitious scheme to revive the waterways of the city’s industrial past.

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Landmark project to study the 2026 Senedd election

UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded more than £1m to a research team from Swansea and Aberystwyth universities to lead the Welsh Election Study 2026 (WES 2026), a four-year project that will provide high-quality, impartial survey data on political attitudes and voting behaviour in Wales.

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Reward for work to further deployment of batteries in emerging economies

Technology developed at Swansea University has won funding to help deliver better battery systems to Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Spotlight on

Lewis Hotchkiss

Lewis Hotchkiss

Lewis is currently a Research Officer at the Dementias Platform UK Data Portal, where his research focuses on the development and responsible translation of artificial intelligence into real-world practice.

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Ruby George

Ruby George

Ruby researches marine ecology, with a focus on the ecological stability and functioning of rocky shore ecosystems and how climate change affects these systems.

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Our Sustainability Researchers

Dr Isham's research explores the relationship between human wellbeing and ecological sustainability. She is trying to locate instances when these two things are compatible (the achievement of what she calls ‘sustainable wellbeing’) or may be in conflict.

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Amy Isham

Swansea Focus

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Queer Welsh voices shine in powerful new collection

A striking new collection of writing and artwork has been published, celebrating the proud, personal, and diverse voices of LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

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Thomas Wilkinson

Breakthrough in bacterial sepsis research could save lives and cut NHS costs

Researchers, funded by the Health and Care Research Wales Faculty, have successfully identified biomarkers in both the host and bacteria that could help diagnose sepsis early and potentially save lives and cut NHS costs.

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Ross Davey

Research to improve teaching skills in healthcare helped by Livery Company award

A Swansea University expert researching how to improve teaching skills among healthcare professionals has won a travel scholarship from The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales, which will allow him to share his findings internationally.

 

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Award for sociologist’s research on culture of self-optimisation

A Swansea sociologist has been honoured by the journal Current Sociology, published by the International Sociological Association, for his new research into self-optimisation, which is a term for ideas and practices aimed at continuous enhancement of the self.  Examples range from self-help books and podcasts to self-tracking devices, nutritional supplements and cosmetic surgery.

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New review highlights need for menopause support for autistic people

A new evidence review undertaken by Swansea University academics to better understand the menopause-related experiences and needs of Autistic people, has revealed significant gaps in knowledge, support, and healthcare provision, and identifies a need for targeted resources and interventions.

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Do we trust our politicians? Do they trust us?

The topic of trust is everywhere, from research and science to the public discourse.  In this podcast, Dr Gabriela Jiga-Boy in discussion with host Dr Sam Blaxland explore some important questions.

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The impact of volcanic eruptions on people, communities, and landscapes

In this episode, in discussion with Elin Rhys, Dr Rhian Meara, Senior Lecturer in Geography discusses the eruption of the Eldfell volcano in 1973, on the island of Heimaey, Iceland.

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Exploring a long history of Assassinations

In the first episode of Exploring Global Problems Season 4 Dr Luca Trenta, in conversation with host Dr Sam Blaxland, discusses how some states use covert action, with a focus on the US Government's involvement in state-sponsored assassinations

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