<p>In October 1872, 26 students enrolled at the new university in Aberystwyth. As the institution gears up for a year of celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of its founding, the Cambrian News takes a look back at the history and major landmarks of one of Aberystwyth’s most treasured assets.</p>
Online port fest events Starting in Fishguard a number of online events presenting and discussing the importance of Pembrokeshire s port communities will be happening. These free online events are part of the project Ports, Past and Present , which hopes to boost tourism in Pembrokeshire and parts of Ireland. A spokesperson for the project said: Over the next few weeks project staff led by Professor Mary-Ann Constantine at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies will be organising a series of free on-line presentations and discussions exploring the outstanding natural heritage and history of the three Welsh port towns of Fishguard, Holyhead and Pembroke Dock with the help of people who live and work there.