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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.

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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.

Psychology students at Eden project

Psychology comes to life at iconic attraction

University of Plymouth news: Psychology students visited the Eden Project to explore how the natural environment impacts our health and wellbeing.

Lauren, Rhys and Oliver Russell

“He inspires us every day” – nurses who lost son honour his memory

University of Plymouth news: “He inspires us every day” – 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 shaped their careers.

Alex Alani at Devil's Point

“Why choose Plymouth? Because we don’t just imagine the future – we build it”

University of Plymouth news: Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.

Lord Coaker, Luke Pollard MP and Fred Thomas MP join representatives from the University of Plymouth, Team Plymouth and the city's marine autonomy sector for a roundtable discussion at the University's Marine Station

Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West

University of Plymouth news: The University played a key role in the UK Government's announcement that £50million is being invested across the city and will be critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth