The projects were led by academics at different phases in the research cycle – from those in the scoping phase and those actively doing research to later phase research projects seeking to expand their potential for impact. They included:

• A workshop and site showcase at AU bringing together various partners to explore opportunities for food-system sustainability, waste valorisation and circular ingredient innovation. (Life Sciences)
• Bringing together academics, artists and representatives of selected professional associations, cultural institutions, and heritage organisations. With the aim to develop a research project that looks at the histories and legacies of site-specific theatre in Wales. (TFTS)
• Formal meetings with senior figures in Government, education and Welsh Languages to form a hub for fast-tracking School of Languages and Literature research into schools (Welsh and Celtic Studies)
• An in-person research and networking activity built around an Alzheimer’s Gut-Brain workshop in San Diego to influence future study design, collaborative opportunities, and strategic positioning of a research programme. (Life Sciences)
• A one-day workshop to launch the findings from a Public Health Wales (ACEs Hub Wales) funded project, Welsh Pathways to Peace. The workshop showcased materials and re-engaged with original collaborators, with the aim of setting out future plans to further the development and discourse around WPTP and digital storytelling as a methodology. (History and Welsh History/International Politics)
• Creating new interaction opportunities between researchers working on regional and minority languages in Welsh Higher Education institutions at a range of different points in their careers, through a series of online workshops, a knowledge exchange workshop, and holding panels at the WISERD annual conference. (International Politics)
• Building a network of organisations and individuals working in the space of disability employment – it brought organisations who otherwise would not have met together; identified that there are lots of pockets of good practice examples of disability employment across Wales. (DGES/Business School)
• Activities held between Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities to encourage projects and collaborations in the field of neuroscience research. (Psychology/Computer Science/Life Sciences)
• Connecting Early Career Students, Post-Graduates, and Scholars to a bigger audience of activists and policy makers at an anti-racism event with Race Council Cymru. (DGES)
• Building on an established relationship between Aberystwyth University and Coed Cadw/the Woodland Trust to instigate a trans-disciplinary, multi-institutional collaborative group who will identify research questions and funding opportunities, and develop a research bid that focuses on  exploring the efficacy and environmental benefits of reforesting upland sites using an agroforestry approach. (DGES)
• A two-day workshop as a starting point for closer networked collaboration leading to practical policy-advice on nuclear escalation management and dominance. It is envisaged that this will ultimately culminate in policy-briefs that the relevant government agencies will be able to use when delivering on the objectives identified in the Strategic Defence Review. (International Politics)
• A workshop event was held by Aberystwyth University and Mentera in May 2026 to investigate the challenges to Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) faced by the companion animal sector in Wales. Vets and Registered Veterinary Nurses from across Wales were invited to attend a day of workshops to identify what challenges they face in their antibiotic prescribing and how best a Veterinary Prescribing Champions (VPC) network might support their needs. (Life Sciences/Vet School)
• A launch event for the EMPOWER group, committed to conducting to research and creating innovative approaches to improve outcomes in endometriosis case. The event established a network of professionals and researchers working within this field. (Psychology)
• A group of 10 individuals with lived experience in different areas came together to create a panel of ‘experts by experience’ in various domains. These include mental health and mental health service utilisation, physical health such as stroke survival, engagement with the criminal justice service, caring responsibilities, and military services. Connecting the panel to AU researchers gives them the opportunity to engage with communities before they shape their research. (Psychology)
• A networking visit between IBERS researchers, Techion, Coleg Sir Gâr, and the National Botanic Garden of Wales built and strengthened new networks and collaborative research opportunities across a huge range of topics including livestock health monitoring and early disease detection, sustainable land management strategies, and the use of DNA metabarcoding for livestock diet analysis and biodiversity monitoring. They also explored how emerging technologies including drones, Al, and advanced sensing tools are transforming agri-environment research and supporting smarter, more sustainable farming systems. (IBERS)
• AU researchers met with key stakeholders from key industry companies, government, and researchers, to discuss innovation in bakery science, functional ingredients, and healthier cereal-based foods. These discussions highlighted strong interest in AU’s expertise and have contributed to developing follow-up activities, including collaborative workshops and engagement with both UK and European bakery networks. (Life Sciences)
• One AberCollab project enabled the creation of a rurally focused public involvement group to further develop research ideas and priorities and to create a strategy for formalising public involvement in AU rural health research. (Psychology)
• A Workshop on perennial ryegrass through to sustainable protein source was held at the BEACON biorefinery to potential future academic and commercial partners, with an aim to develop future collaborative grant applications and projects. (IBERS)