The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences IBERS is a world class research and education centre at Aberystwyth University. IBERS is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and students choice for the study of biological, environmental and rural sciences. IBERS is a new venture that has brought together staff from the Institutes of Rural Sciences and Biological Sciences at Aberystwyth University, and the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research IGER. Around 300 research, teaching and support staff conduct basic, strategic and applied research in biology from the level of genes and other molecules to the impact of climate change and bioenergy on sustainable agriculture and land use. They also provide high level research and skills training. There is formal collaboration with the College of Natural Sciences in Bangor University.

Telephone: +44 (0)1970 823000
Fax: +44 (0)1970 828357
Website: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/