/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en /news/one-phone-call-and-the-rest-is-history History graduate Peter Nash outlines his last-minute journey to uni to help reassure prospective students Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:14:59 +0100 /news/one-phone-call-and-the-rest-is-history 2025-08-13T10:14:59+01:00 2025-08-13T10:14:59+01:00 /news/dental-academic-awarded-prestigious-national-teaching-fellowship Celebrations for Professor Sally Hanks Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:25 +0100 /news/dental-academic-awarded-prestigious-national-teaching-fellowship 2025-08-12T11:00:25+01:00 2025-08-12T11:00:25+01:00 /news/how-a-clearing-student-is-making-waves-in-ocean-science Tsian Deslandes has set up an initiative to encourage more people - and greater diversity - into her subject Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:51:40 +0100 /news/how-a-clearing-student-is-making-waves-in-ocean-science 2025-08-11T14:51:40+01:00 2025-08-11T14:51:40+01:00 /news/13m-nuclear-programme-to-boost-uk-energy-security-through-sustainable-graphite-innovation The University of Plymouth is one of the core partners in the new ENLIGHT initiative Alan Williams Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:52:20 +0100 /news/13m-nuclear-programme-to-boost-uk-energy-security-through-sustainable-graphite-innovation 2025-08-11T12:52:20+01:00 2025-08-11T12:52:20+01:00 /news/world-first-study-to-revolutionise-care-of-endangered-species New evidence map set to help zoos and aquariums worldwide Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:03:29 +0100 /news/world-first-study-to-revolutionise-care-of-endangered-species 2025-08-08T15:03:29+01:00 2025-08-08T15:03:29+01:00 /news/from-homelessness-to-belonging-clearing-gave-me-a-chance Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:29 +0100 /news/from-homelessness-to-belonging-clearing-gave-me-a-chance 2025-08-05T12:00:29+01:00 2025-08-05T12:00:29+01:00 /news/celebrating-excellence-in-postgraduate-research Plymouth acclaimed in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2025 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:45:11 +0100 /news/celebrating-excellence-in-postgraduate-research 2025-07-30T13:45:11+01:00 2025-07-30T13:45:11+01:00 /news/supporting-students-at-every-step University of Plymouth welcomes new Presidents Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:20 +0100 /news/supporting-students-at-every-step 2025-07-29T10:00:20+01:00 2025-07-29T10:00:20+01:00 /news/upskilling-the-maritime-workforce-to-enable-cleaner-shipping Skills 4 Future Maritime Fuels project supports the transition to sustainable energy Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:30:20 +0100 /news/upskilling-the-maritime-workforce-to-enable-cleaner-shipping 2025-07-28T10:30:20+01:00 2025-07-28T10:30:20+01:00 /news/students-get-chance-to-participate-in-uk-china-science-and-culture-exchange 21 postgraduate students spent two weeks working alongside academics and students at Hainan University Alan Williams Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:45:07 +0100 /news/students-get-chance-to-participate-in-uk-china-science-and-culture-exchange 2025-07-23T11:45:07+01:00 2025-07-23T11:45:07+01:00 /news/south-west-mps-support-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places More than 20 MPs from across the region have backed our ambition to take on 25% more dental students each year Alan Williams Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:20 +0100 /news/south-west-mps-support-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places 2025-07-18T11:00:20+01:00 2025-07-18T11:00:20+01:00 /news/student-joins-support-crew-of-record-breaking-endurance-challenge Solomon Weston is working as the scientific officer on board a 1,000-mile swimming expedition around the coast of Iceland Alan Williams Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:34 +0100 /news/student-joins-support-crew-of-record-breaking-endurance-challenge 2025-07-18T08:00:34+01:00 2025-07-18T08:00:34+01:00 /news/university-of-plymouth-shortlisted-for-two-green-gown-awards The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories Alan Williams Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:31:00 +0100 /news/university-of-plymouth-shortlisted-for-two-green-gown-awards 2025-07-17T10:31:00+01:00 2025-07-17T10:31:00+01:00 /news/exhibition-invites-audiences-to-immerse-themselves-in-light Submergence is on show at the University this summer and will also be used to explore potential benefits for autistic people Alan Williams Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:05:21 +0100 /news/exhibition-invites-audiences-to-immerse-themselves-in-light 2025-07-14T08:05:21+01:00 2025-07-14T08:05:21+01:00 /news/so-what-do-the-worlds-coastlines-look-like-in-2025 Scientists revisited turn-of-the-century forecasts about threats that would face the world’s shorelines Alan Williams Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:42 +0100 /news/so-what-do-the-worlds-coastlines-look-like-in-2025 2025-07-14T08:00:42+01:00 2025-07-14T08:00:42+01:00 /news/university-experts-continue-push-for-global-shipping-sustainability Academics attended a Westminster event where they showcased work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region Alan Williams Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:27 +0100 /news/university-experts-continue-push-for-global-shipping-sustainability 2025-07-10T15:00:27+01:00 2025-07-10T15:00:27+01:00 /news/childrens-social-media-activity-highlights-emotional-stress-of-living-with-long-term-health-issues Researchers say the study highlights the importance of healthcare that addresses patients’ physical and emotional well-being Alan Williams Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/childrens-social-media-activity-highlights-emotional-stress-of-living-with-long-term-health-issues 2025-07-10T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-10T08:00:32+01:00 /news/are-sewage-spills-and-coastal-winds-contributing-to-airborne-microplastics Researchers used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution Alan Williams Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:39 +0100 /news/are-sewage-spills-and-coastal-winds-contributing-to-airborne-microplastics 2025-07-09T08:00:39+01:00 2025-07-09T08:00:39+01:00 /news/plymouth-mps-launch-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places A proposed increase would allow the University to take on 25% more dental students each year Alan Williams Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/plymouth-mps-launch-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places 2025-07-08T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-08T08:00:32+01:00 /news/engineering-summer-school-provides-pupils-with-skills-and-confidence The Engineering 4 Inclusion project event is open to pupils who have faced exclusion or disadvantages in their educational journeys Alan Williams Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/engineering-summer-school-provides-pupils-with-skills-and-confidence 2025-07-03T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-03T08:00:32+01:00 /news/hermit-crabs-with-more-sensitive-claws-may-be-bolder-in-their-decisions Researchers explored how differences in the animals’ sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled Alan Williams Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:15:13 +0100 /news/hermit-crabs-with-more-sensitive-claws-may-be-bolder-in-their-decisions 2025-07-02T09:15:13+01:00 2025-07-02T09:15:13+01:00 /news/graduates-research-contributes-to-hospital-trusts-air-quality-assessments Elliot West studied air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital during his MSc Environmental Consultancy programme Alan Williams Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:37 +0100 /news/graduates-research-contributes-to-hospital-trusts-air-quality-assessments 2025-07-01T08:00:37+01:00 2025-07-01T08:00:37+01:00 /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award Legless in London was inspired by research carried out by Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Dr Ryan Sweet Alan Williams Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:10:36 +0100 /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage Dr Katrin Schmidt is among the authors of a study revealing that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:08:50 +0100 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma Alan Williams Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:30:20 +0100 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 60