News tagged with: awards
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Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
University of Plymouth news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
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Plymouth student selected for Commonwealth Games
University of Plymouth news: Plymouth student selected for Commonwealth Games. Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer.
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![Laurie Page in University Library (Appledore Book Festival scholarship winner)]()
Creative writing student wins scholarship prize
University of Plymouth English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival
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![Dr Paul Cole, Associate Professor of Volcanology and a lecturer on the University of Plymouth’s Earth Sciences programmes, who has won the 2026 VMSG Award from the Geological Society of London]()
Lecturer receives award acknowledging outstanding contribution to volcanology
University of Plymouth news: Dr Paul Cole, Associate Professor of Volcanology and a lecturer on our Earth Sciences programmes, has received a prestigious award from the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) of the Geological Society of London
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The Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025
University of Plymouth news: The University has ended 2025 with a celebration of people who go above and beyond in their work, at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards.
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![Dr Imogen Napper and Professor Richard Thompson are among almost 7,000 scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List]()
Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
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![Nakia Lucas Culverwell collects Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year award]()
Caring, creative and connected – meet the Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year
University of Plymouth news: Caring, creative and connected – meet the Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year. Nakia Lucas-Culverwell wins a tailored internship programme and cash prize.
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![Civil and coastal engieering student Matt Zielinski wins CECA SW award]()
Student shines as Industrial Placement Winner at regional awards
University of Plymouth news: Student shines as Industrial Placement Winner at regional awards. Matt Zielinski has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) South West.
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Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
University of Plymouth news: Professor Sally Hanks has been named a National Teaching Fellow for her transformative work in dental education and commitment to empowering others.
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University of Plymouth shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
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Engineering summer school provides pupils with skills and confidence
University of Plymouth news: Pupils from secondary schools across Plymouth attended the 2025 Engineering 4 Inclusion summer school, a pioneering initiative designed to encourage more young people to consider the profession
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![Legless in London – new board game inspired by research carried out by Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Dr Ryan Sweet]()
Board game bringing disability history to life wins international award
University of Plymouth news: Legless in London, inspired by the research of Lecturer in English and Creative Writing Dr Ryan Sweet, won a major prize at the 2025 Games for Change Awards in New York
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