IBERS Distance Learning

21/09/2026

Really enjoyable and productive workshop last week looking at training needs around Water in Agriculture. We batted around some ideas with representatives from DWR Cymru Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, NPTC Group of Colleges Art & Design, Newtown College., CLA, Nfu Cymru, FUW, Wye and Usk Foundation, Beacons Water Group, Nature Friendly Farming Network, ADAS and Lafan.

We had so much fun, we forgot to take any photos but here is the rough list of training priorities that the group came up with.

Massive thanks to Sarah Faulkner and Kate Mayne for co-hosting!

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04/09/2026

Our Food innovation module explores the latest advances in food production, quality assessment and Sustainability. From fermentation and biorefining to insect protein, lab-gown meat and algae, discover how innovation is reshaping the food sector.
This module will be running on the 23 September!
To find out more visit :
https://ibersdl.org.uk
IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University

28/08/2026

Last chance to apply for a September start! Modules running are:
- Biomass to Products
- Food Innovation
- Horticultural Science
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Livestock Health and Welfare
- Livestock Nutrition
- Programming for Agri-technology
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Forage Systems
- Sustainable Supply Systems
https://ibersdl.org.uk/

28/08/2026

Great to hear from some of this year's IBERS Distance Learning - graduates. Next intake is 23rd Sept. Apply now and you too could look this happy!!

https://ibersdl.org.uk/

IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth University

26/08/2026

That fairy tale about spinning straw into gold isn’t so far from the truth… 🌾✨

Turning low-value crops and waste materials into high-value products is the focus of much of our research at IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University – and that research feeds directly into our online learning.

Have a play with the interactive below to discover what your crops, by-products or waste materials could be turned into 👇

https://ibersdl.aber.ac.uk/biomass-to-products/story.html

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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!
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