IBERS Distance Learning

IBERS Distance Learning Online Postgraduate Training from Aberystwyth & Swansea Universities
Agri-Food & Biotech Industries

Up to 80 % funding available through the Welsh Government funded Farming Connect ProgrammeIf you want to apply for a fun...
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/


IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University

Who needs oil anyway? Flippant I know, but certainly a good time to be looking at bio-based alternatives - check out our...
30/03/2026

Who needs oil anyway? Flippant I know, but certainly a good time to be looking at bio-based alternatives - check out our FREE Introduction to Biorefining course

Learn how plants & waste can become biofuels, bioplastics, and other sustainable products. Explore case studies and practical ideas for land, business, and a circular bioeconomy on this online course.

26/03/2026

Great news if you are based in Wales! Once again, the following IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University postgraduate level courses are eligible for 80% funding through Farming Connect:
- Livestock Production Science
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Supply Systems
- Grassland Systems
- Livestock Nutrition
Take a single module as CPD or stack them towards a qualification.

Here is Dan Jones - Great Orme Shepherd talking about his experience as a distance learner.

Visit our website to find out how you can make better decisions for your farm https://ibersdl.org.uk/

Are you based in Wales? Do you dream of working towards a postgraduate qualification?The James Pantyfedwen Foundation di...
25/03/2026

Are you based in Wales? Do you dream of working towards a postgraduate qualification?

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation distributes grants to postgraduate students from Wales studying for a Masters or PhD (including IBERS-Distance Learners). Grants will be offered towards the payment of tuition fees only, up to a maximum of £5,000 in each case. The closing date for any applications for the 2026-27 academic year is 29 MAY 2026 (applications received after the closing date will not be considered). Guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the James Pantyfedwen website on

The James Pantyfedwen Foundation began its operations on 1 April 1998, the successor of two former charitable trusts, both of which has been set up by the late Sir D J James.

Check out Aberystwyth University's Greenhouse Gas Removal course on FutureLearn which details some of the land-based sol...
09/03/2026

Check out Aberystwyth University's Greenhouse Gas Removal course on FutureLearn which details some of the land-based solutions for decarbonisation. This course will be running with a facilitator between the 16th and 27th March.



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Learn the science and practice of land-based greenhouse gas removal. Explore carbon accounting, CDR methods, markets, and holistic evaluation strategies for climate action.

18/02/2026
15/12/2025

Take a Circular Economy approach this January and learn how “ ” can become a valuable resource. ♻️🌍
IBERS Distance Learning online postgraduate module (Jan start) focuses on resource management in the food sector, drawing on the latest research and real-world practice across production, processing and retail. You’ll explore new advances in waste management technologies and compare strategies used by UK and international businesses across food supply networks — from SMEs to major retailers.
If you’re working in , food manufacturing, , policy, consultancy, sustainability or innovation, this module will help you:
✅ spot where resources are being lost (and why)
✅ evaluate practical options to reduce waste and recover value
✅ build credible, evidence-led strategies you can apply at work

This module can be taken for or as part of a postgraduate programme.
🎥 Video: a quick overview of what you’ll cover and who it’s for.
Interested? Go to https://ibersdl.org.uk/
On-line masters level training on all aspects of the Agri-food supply chain

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11/12/2025

Cofrestrwch ar gyfer ein modiwl Bridio Planhigion ym mis Ionawr!
Ready to grow smarter? Join our Plant Breeding module running January 2026

So what can be done to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere? Find from IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University's...
16/10/2025

So what can be done to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere? Find from IBERS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University's brand new introductory course, available for free on FutureLearn

Learn the science and practice of land-based greenhouse gas removal. Explore carbon accounting, CDR methods, markets, and holistic evaluation strategies for climate action.

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