IBERS Distance Learning

21/08/2026

Got an idea that you would like to explore in work? IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University is offering a 50% discount on research support. You can use your project towards a postgraduate qualification too (if you want to)! Just 10 days left to apply!!
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On-line masters level training on all aspects of the circular economy from food production to processing, packaging and waste. Heavily subsidised for those living or working in Wales

05/08/2026

Huge congratulations to farmer, John Goodwin for successfully defending his IBERS Distance Learning Doctoral thesis 'Biorefining of red clover' on Tuesday! Big shout out to his superb supervisor Ana Winters too!

An early adopter of IBERS Distance Learning, John had already completed an MSc with us....yet another student who got the learning bug after just one module!! Find out more about taking 'just one module' at https://ibersdl.org.uk/

29/07/2026

Rydym yn falch i gyhoeddi lansiad ein cyrsiau ar-lein CFfC 6 awr y mis nesaf! Os ydych chi'n ddigon ffodus i ffermio yng Nghymru, mae 80% yn cael eu hariannu trwy Gyswllt Ffermio. Mwy o fanylion: https://ibersdl.org.uk/cy/study-options/short-intro-courses/
IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University

29/07/2026

IBERS Distance Learning are delighted to announce the launch of our Sustainable Farming Scheme linked, 6-hour, online courses next month! If you are lucky enough to be farming in Wales, these are 80% funded through Farming Connect. More details: https://ibersdl.org.uk/study-options/short-intro-courses/

28/07/2026

Congratulations to the 28 students who graduated from IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University distance learning programme on 16th July. Not everyone made it to the ceremony but it was great to see those who did, especially Constance Chibilti who joined us from Zambia!
IBERS-Distance Learners

07/07/2026

🚜 Could your business benefit from research expertise?

We're delighted to launch the Agri-Food Research Voucher Scheme at IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, supporting businesses, farms and community organisations across Wales to tackle real-world challenges through applied research.

We're offering six Innovation Vouchers, each providing 50% funding towards a £4,000 research package.

Whether you're looking to improve sustainability, increase productivity, reduce carbon emissions, develop a new product or process, or solve another business challenge, we'll work with you to develop a practical, evidence-based solution.

Successful applicants will receive:
✅ Research project development and scoping
✅ Research training
✅ Academic supervision from Aberystwyth University experts

This is a fantastic opportunity for Welsh agri-food and biotech businesses to access university expertise while building longer-term collaborations in research and innovation.

📅 Apply by 31 August 2026

📍 Want to discuss an idea or find out more?
Join us at 3.00 pm on Wednesday 22 July at the IBERS stand at the Royal Welsh Show. We'd be delighted to talk through your ideas, explain how the scheme works, and discuss whether an Innovation Voucher could help your organisation.

🌐 Find out more: https://ibersdl.org.uk/registration/research-wales-innovation-funding/
📧 Email: [email protected]

This pilot scheme is supported through the Research Wales Innovation Fund (RWIF) and funded by Medr.

On-line masters level training on all aspects of the circular economy from food production to processing, packaging and waste. Heavily subsidised for those living or working in Wales

09/06/2026

Great to host the Lantra team at IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University

09/06/2026

🌱 Could your business benefit from testing a new idea?
RWIF Innovation Vouchers are now available for Wales-based SMEs, farms, supply chain businesses and community organisations.
Get 50% funding to complete research training and access academic support for a practical research or innovation project in your workplace.
💡 Trial an innovation
📈 Improve productivity
🌍 Boost sustainability
♻️ Reduce carbon impact
Voucher value: £2k
Apply with a short proposal describing your challenge, your idea, and the difference it could make. https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/aber/innovation-vouchers-application
Outputs can be used towards an MSc if desired



Farming Connect
IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
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05/05/2026

Up to 80 % funding available through the Welsh Government funded Farming Connect Programme
If you want to apply for a funded training course you will need to:
Ø Check your eligibility
Ø Register through RPW One Login
Ø Once registered. Apply for a training course
(this can take approx 2 weeks in total)
If you need help with the above process please contact your Local Development Officer or the Farming Connect Service Centre on 03456 000 813. Thank you.

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Cyllid hyd at 80% ar gael drwy raglen Cyswllt Ffermio a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru
Os ydych chi am wneud cais am gyllid tuag at gwrs hyfforddiant, bydd angen i chi:
Ø Gwirio Eich Cymhwysedd
Ø Cofrestru drwy RPW One Login
Ø Ar ôl cofrestru, gwneud cais am gwrs hyfforddiant
(gall hyn gymryd tua 2 wythnos i gyd)
Os oes angen cymorth gyda'r broses uchod, cysylltwch â'ch Swyddog Datblygu Lleol neu Ganolfan Wasanaeth Cyswllt Ffermio ar 03456 000 813. Diolch.

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14/04/2026

Most people can see the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming, but what can be done to actually remove from the atmosphere? IBERS Distance Learning's new course, aptly titled, 'Greenhouse Gas Removal' looks at many of the land based solutions to this problem (Yes - there are more than just planting trees), as well as (Direct Air Carbon Capture).

Find out more -https://ibersdl.org.uk/study-options/distance-learning/greenhouse-gas-removal/


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