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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.
Vending machine with a twist showcases students’ creativity
University of Plymouth news: Vending machine with a twist showcases students’ creativity. The machine stocks small, affordable pieces designed by local creatives, including University students and alumni.
Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day
University of Plymouth: Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day (2026). The University held events to mark this year’s theme of Rights, Justice, Action.
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
New city centre dental clinic welcomes its first patients
University of Plymouth news: New city centre dental clinic welcomes its first patients. The University’s £5 million development will deliver emergency dental care to thousands of patients.
£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
Scientists establish a means of using lasers to increase muon lifetime
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have suggested a means to at least double the muon’s lifetime, believing their theory will eventually benefit those working in fields such as geology, material science and particle physics
Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice
University of Plymouth news: Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice. Dietetic students are offering free, tailored sessions to members of the public.
University supports Plymouth’s bid to be UK City of Culture
University of Plymouth news: The University is lending its support to Plymouth’s bid to be awarded the title of UK City of Culture 2029
Classic Christmas number 1 inspires student’s future career
University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Music and Sound Production student Ellyn Mosley visited Rockfield Studios to see the piano on which Freddie Mercury recorded Bohemian Rhapsody.
Celebrating our student scholarships
University of Plymouth news: Students from the University of Plymouth who have benefitted from nearly £375,000 of philanthropic support have shared their success at a special event.
New year marks new beginnings for care leaver
University of Plymouth news: New year marks new beginnings for care leaver. Rachel explains how “there’s more to the world than the cards you’re dealt” and hopes to inspire others.