Postgraduate Prospectus 2011

Aberystwyth University - ABWTH A404 Your social and cultural lifeYour social and cultural lifeAround TownAberystwyth offers a variety of activities to suit every taste. Ifyou fancy a quiet meal, why not dine in one of the variety ofrestaurants and cosmopolitan eateries in the town? Choosefrom French, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Turkish, Japanese, Italian,Greek, Spanish and Welsh cuisine.For a splash of culture, why not visit the Arts Centre on the campus, whichoffers a wide range of live performances from comedy to theatre, andmusic to drama? The Arts Centre also boasts art exhibitions, a cinema, cafésand a bar. Big names often visit, ranging from Katy Brand, Rhod Gilbert toCerys Matthews.Don’t forget that there are plenty of pubs and clubs in town, to suit alltastes. Whether you’re after a quiet drink, or are out for the night, mostof the pubs have late licences, and some are even open for 24 hours atweekends. Many also have live bands playing regularly.Many of the departments have a postgraduate society that arrangesregular social meetings and evenings in town.Nature’s GiftsAberystwyth has one of the most beautifulcoastlines in Wales. It offers a wealth ofdifferent pleasures and sports, ranging fromsurfing, kiteboarding, jet skiing, canoeing andsea fishing, to walking, mountaineering andmountain biking.