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The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University is a world-renowned hub for cutting-edge research and education. As a distinctive research facility addressing pressing worldwide issues like food security, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and climate change effects, IBERS researchers investigate everything from genetic components to entire ecosystems. With around 300 academic, research, and support personnel, the institute delivers advanced research programs and specialized training. IBERS ranked among the UK's top 10 universities for research concentration in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. Through its partnership with Bangor University's College of Natural Sciences, IBERS bridges scientific discoveries with social science research, facilitating policy development for rural economies and communities across both institutions.