News tagged with: marine
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New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life
The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
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Marine students quiz government minister
Government Minister George Eustice MP has answered questions on the European Union’s fisheries policies and other marine conservation issues during an event at Plymouth University
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£10 million boost for South West businesses
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and SWMAS Ltd, with its bidding partner South West Water (SWW), received a £10 million grant from the £47 million of Regional Growth Fund (RGF) funding for the South West.
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Heads of terms agreed for Brixham laboratory
Plymouth University news: World-leading environmental research and safety studies company Smithers Viscient pursuing the opportunity to become anchor tenant at Plymouth University’s Blue Environmental Hub
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UK company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: Seabed Resources Development Limited is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University to help in the sustainable harvesting of precious metals from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters off the coast of Mexico.
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Ground-shaking research into the power of winter storms
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Minister commends South West innovation and enterprise
University of Plymouth news: Matthew Hancock MP, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, commends the enterprise work at the University of Plymouth on a visit to its campus to meet start-up businesses, robots, and marine experts.
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Ocean giant moves into city school
Plymouth University news: A giant mural which aims to provide pupils with a unique insight into the marine environment has been created by students at Plymouth University and installed at Marine Academy Plymouth
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Marine litter education boosts understanding and actions
Plymouth University news: A study by Plymouth University finds children could play an important role in solutions to reduce marine litter with some already helping to educate parents and peers about the scale of the issue.
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Marine Station provides new perspective on environmental education
Plymouth University news: £4 million Marine Station opens to provide one of the first shore-side teaching and research stations in UK higher education
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Plymouth University receives national award for Outstanding Employer Engagement
Plymouth University news: The Hydrographic Academy, an innovative long-distance learning programme for professional mariners in the off-shore sector, has won the Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative at the annual Times Higher Education Awards
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Marine research funding success for the University and the city
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University receives £368,000 from the Natural Environment Research Council - part of a combined £1.4 million awarded to research institutions in the city