https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-features-in-the-2026-ends-power-list Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics named among the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector Alan Williams Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:55:30 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-features-in-the-2026-ends-power-list 2026-06-05T10:55:30+01:00 2026-06-05T10:55:30+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-seas-could-drown-mangroves-and-release-carbon A new study was led by Dr Arya Iwantoro, who is now working to assess the long-term stability of coastal and estuarine environments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:22 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-seas-could-drown-mangroves-and-release-carbon 2026-06-03T14:33:22+01:00 2026-06-03T14:33:22+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-appoints-senior-academic-to-drive-marine-autonomy-innovation-and-collaboration Professor Matthew Palmer will join the University in June Alan Williams Wed, 27 May 2026 12:01:07 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-appoints-senior-academic-to-drive-marine-autonomy-innovation-and-collaboration 2026-05-27T12:01:07+01:00 2026-05-27T12:01:07+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-do-babies-hear-accents Babylab seeks 16-17-month-olds to take part in new study Sun, 24 May 2026 08:31:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-do-babies-hear-accents 2026-05-24T08:31:31+01:00 2026-05-24T08:31:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-employers-change-the-world-students-showcase-their-skills Final-year students shared their work at the annual School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics showcase Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:03 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-employers-change-the-world-students-showcase-their-skills 2026-05-21T10:48:03+01:00 2026-05-21T10:48:03+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/food-and-drink-related-litter-dominates-global-plastic-pollution A new study led by the University of Plymouth reveals the most common types of marine litter worldwide Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 20 May 2026 16:01:08 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/food-and-drink-related-litter-dominates-global-plastic-pollution 2026-05-20T16:01:08+01:00 2026-05-20T16:01:08+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-fathers-in-prison-need-to-maintain-contact-with-their-families “It helped me stay part of their lives – but some people simply can’t in the current system” Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:28 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-fathers-in-prison-need-to-maintain-contact-with-their-families 2026-05-20T15:00:28+01:00 2026-05-20T15:00:28+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-selected-to-be-part-of-uks-largest-independent-gambling-harms-research-centre The initiative builds on extensive research into gambling harms carried out by the Peninsula Medical School and School of Psychology Alan Williams Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:45 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-selected-to-be-part-of-uks-largest-independent-gambling-harms-research-centre 2026-05-18T08:30:45+01:00 2026-05-18T08:30:45+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sand-is-not-unlimited-we-need-to-treat-it-responsibly Plymouth experts contribute to UN Environment Programme report highlighting how the demand for sand in infrastructure is outpacing supply Thu, 14 May 2026 10:54:41 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sand-is-not-unlimited-we-need-to-treat-it-responsibly 2026-05-14T10:54:41+01:00 2026-05-14T10:54:41+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-detailed-assessment-of-shifts-in-toxin-producing-phytoplankton-abundance The University led a study showing how the abundance and distribution of two groups of phytoplankton have changed over the last six decades Alan Williams Thu, 14 May 2026 08:01:11 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-detailed-assessment-of-shifts-in-toxin-producing-phytoplankton-abundance 2026-05-14T08:01:11+01:00 2026-05-14T08:01:11+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-expert-champions-history-education Professor James Daybell sets out challenges and opportunities for the future Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 13 May 2026 11:21:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-expert-champions-history-education 2026-05-13T11:21:20+01:00 2026-05-13T11:21:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ultrasound-has-potential-to-alter-how-the-brain-responds-to-pain New research has suggested transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) may have an analgesic effect Alan Williams Wed, 13 May 2026 08:01:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ultrasound-has-potential-to-alter-how-the-brain-responds-to-pain 2026-05-13T08:01:21+01:00 2026-05-13T08:01:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-to-remember-beloved-colleague-on-fundraising-run Friends of Dr Claire Chick are raising money for her Claire Chick Nursing Fund at Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:34 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-to-remember-beloved-colleague-on-fundraising-run 2026-05-12T09:10:34+01:00 2026-05-12T09:10:34+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nursing-students-excel-at-international-event Students were supported with their travel by the Claire Chick Nursing Fund Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nursing-students-excel-at-international-event 2026-05-12T09:10:31+01:00 2026-05-12T09:10:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pirate-myths-and-realities Professor Elaine Murphy marks Plymouth Pirates Weekend on 9-10 May Elaine Murphy Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:18 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pirate-myths-and-realities 2026-05-07T15:00:18+01:00 2026-05-07T15:00:18+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/breast-cancer-in-pregnancy-graduate-s-project-receives-national-recognition Megan Blunden was shortlisted for a national Student Nursing Times Award Tue, 05 May 2026 10:18:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/breast-cancer-in-pregnancy-graduate-s-project-receives-national-recognition 2026-05-05T10:18:20+01:00 2026-05-05T10:18:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pregnant-womens-mental-images-are-directly-linked-to-vaccine-hesitancy-and-uptake A study explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have an impact on their babies and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated Alan Williams Tue, 05 May 2026 09:10:10 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pregnant-womens-mental-images-are-directly-linked-to-vaccine-hesitancy-and-uptake 2026-05-05T09:10:10+01:00 2026-05-05T09:10:10+01:00 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 60