https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west Plymouth and Exeter sign new memorandum of understanding Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:25 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration The report is part of a new national compendium showcasing how cities and universities are rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth Alan Williams Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-security-team-wins-international-award The team was praised for its unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of others Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:04 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-security-team-wins-international-award 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease Centre for Environmental Hepatology Alan Williams Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:25:50 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction Students visited the Eden Project to learn more about how different environments affect the way we think, feel and act Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:31:16 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he has shaped their careers Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:18:52 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment The Plymouth-led research is being supported through the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Work and Health Research Initiative Alan Williams Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west The University played a key role in the UK Government announcement and is critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth Alan Williams Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:19:37 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:10:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors The funding will enable increased research and development into technologies that can be deployed on land, at sea and in the air Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty Research led by Dr Claire Szostek explored current science that can help deliver the agreement’s objectives and the gaps that need to be addressed Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:01:03 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data Dr Nadège Bault was one of 500 researchers who examined the data for a new study published in the journal Nature Alan Williams Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:55 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success Pupils from schools and colleges across the South West came to the University to pitch ideas as part of Enterprise Day. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:56:10 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth This project will encourage Plymouth residents to help uncover micrometeorites that may have landed on their roofs and in their gardens Alan Williams Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:44 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity The machine stocks small, affordable pieces designed by local creatives, including students and alumni from the University of Plymouth Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking New research demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis in spite of people's political differences Alan Williams Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:39 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board Business leader David Noyes will take up the role in the summer Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration The Stories for Us project will see academics working with organisations across Plymouth and Hastings Alan Williams Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran Academics held a roundtable event on how the war looks from different angles, and why it’s so unpredictable Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:29 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system Personal accounts have informed new research co-led by the University of Plymouth – in a bid to inspire policy makers into action. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:56 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world A multi-million-pound collaboration will co-design and co-deliver a new training programme for early career meteorologists Alan Williams Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:31 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth Generous donation gives invaluable insights into life during wartime Dave Shuttleworth Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for Huntington’s disease research Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 60