Natural Sciences at Bangor

05/09/2026

Getting some images from staff on our first field course to Borneo, a great start! The Borneo trip is an optional trip for second year students on our natural sciences degrees here at Bangor University
Applications already open for 2027! https://www.bangor.ac.uk/sens Bangor University Zoological Society

04/09/2026

Staff at Bangor University have been busy studying the recent wildfires to gauge the effect on soils. Dr Emily Cooledge, who is part of our environment science research group led by Prof Davey Jones and Prof Dave Chadwick sent us these images and explained what they have been doing.
"The images show us collecting samples from a recently burnt area in South Wales where the peat was still actively smouldering. Several hotspots reached temperatures above 227°C before reigniting.

Despite the intensity of the fire, the dense cores of the remaining 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘢 (purple moor grass) tussocks appeared remarkably well protected.

Understanding how vegetation, soils and peat respond to these extreme conditions will be an important part of understanding the longer-term impacts on biodiversity, soil quality, and ecosystem services.

Many thanks to Kevin Eadon-Davies, the Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons National Park team and Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue for their support and for facilitating site access".
Here at Bangor University we offer environment science at both degree and postgraduate level. https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/environmental-science/research

03/09/2026

Wildlife Ecology student Megan has spent the last couple of weeks at Fair Isle Bird Observatory as part of the Young Birders Programme! Megan has had a wonderful time helping staff with their work there and getting practical skills such as bird ringing and monitoring. The team recorded over 70 species of birds, alongside some brilliant wildlife encounters! "It was my first experience of bird ringing, and I ended up ringing 11 different species, from Chiffchaffs and Storm Petrels to Fulmars and Bonxies. Getting to learn how to safely handle such a range of species and sizes was a huge highlight, and has definitely made me want to continue developing my ringing skills. I can’t say I’m particularly looking forward to ringing another Fulmar anytime soon, though!" Thanks to everyone at Fair Isle Bird Observatory and Guest House and West Midlands Bird Club for helping Megan get placed. Did you know that all our natural sciences degrees offer placements!? Megan has more placements lined up already! Bangor University Bangor University Birdwatching Society

28/08/2026

Late summer flowers

26/08/2026

Bangor's Prof Christian Dunn introduces the idea of a 'welly belt' to protect land from flooding. Wetlands also provide great wildife habitats, store water and carbon. “I’d like to see something like a ‘welly belt’ principle introduced into planning. If a patch of land is identified as a wetland – so you’d need a pair of wellies to cross it – our first response shouldn’t be to drain it, fill it in and build on it, it should be to maximise the protection it is given.” Genius! Bangor University Read the article here or join us to select his 3rd year module 'Life in Wetlands' 🥾🍃

Scientist says boggier land should be protected from development because it can soak up heavy rain

25/08/2026

Rhaeadr Fawr (Aber Falls) is a spectacular waterfall not far from Bangor. Here, the water plunges 37m and forms a series of clear deep pools beneath. Welsh princes held court here in the 1200s and signs of a bronze age settlement are still visible. Did you know that Bangor University own the land (and sheep) where the path circles up to the falls! Thousands of people visit every year, its a must see local attraction Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park Study in Wales Bangor University International The Bangor Aye Geography Now Aber Falls, Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan Join us!

19/08/2026

Yes, yes, yes!! Everything Steve has done for us has been on his own time from a place of personal support. We can't thank him enough but here's a token of our appreciation. https://www.bangor.ac.uk/news/2026-08-19-steve-backshall-appointed-honorary-professor-at-bangor-university
Steve Backshall “How could you not be enthusiastic about Bangor University though? The lecturers are passionate, the research is world-leading, and the location is the best in the UK for anyone interested in the natural world."
Give us a like if you have been to one of his FREE presentations or came to the Chester/Manchester shows. Bangor University Bangor University Student Bulletin

16/08/2026

We now offer a new module looking at prehistoric animals. Join us to have a closer look at a cave bear or saber toothed cat! The sabre tooth cat has been extinct for 10 thousand years! Bangor University naturally.

16/08/2026

Here we go again! Fancy doing one of our courses? Still time open today til 3.30 Bangor University

15/08/2026