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Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the University of Plymouth to establish their behaviours

Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs

University of Plymouth news: Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species including vampire crabs

Free-living honeybees

Public help needed to find wild honeybees this summer

University of Plymouth news: People across the South West of England are being encouraged to look for, and report, sightings of wild honeybee nests this summer for a vital conservation project.

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock opens new Dental Education Practice

Government minister pays tribute to new city centre dental practice

University of Plymouth news: Government minister pays tribute to new city centre dental practice. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock MP met students and staff as he officially opened the Dental Education Practice.

A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts

Plymouth and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives

The Plymouth Breakwater

Testing environment could transform underwater innovation and research

University of Plymouth news: Smart Sound Connect Subsurface (SSCS) is a University-led initiative that extends the existing capabilities offered by Smart Sound Plymouth and the Western Channel Observatory beneath the ocean surface

Milya Mohd Asyraf and her glasses-worn translation device

Student’s low-cost device translates languages in front of our eyes

University of Plymouth news: Student’s low-cost device translates languages in front of our eyes.

Photo of student midwife Lucie Shaw, on a plain yellow background

Student midwife faces fear to champion blood donation

University of Plymouth news: A student midwife who once had a life-long fear of needles is inspiring her colleagues to sign up as blood donors, after conquering her phobia to pursue her dream job.

Remote Operations Centre

University secures up to £7 million to boost defence-related skills

University of Plymouth news: A major investment through the Office for Students will enable the University to enhance teaching facilities across its campus, and increase the numbers of students on programmes key to defence, security and resilience.

Students gather around electronics project smiling at SECaM showcase 2026

Helping employers change the world – students showcase their skills

University of Plymouth news: Final-year students shared their work at the annual School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics showcase.

Colleagues running in memory of Claire Chick

Nurses to remember beloved colleague on fundraising run

University of Plymouth news: Friends of Dr Claire Chick are raising money for her Claire Chick Nursing Fund at Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival.

Students at ENNE 2026

Nursing students excel at international event

University of Plymouth news: Students were supported with their travel by the Claire Chick Nursing Fund.

Pregnancy

Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition

A University of Plymouth graduate has received national recognition for a project to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer in pregnancy.