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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.
“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.
“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.
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
Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
University of Plymouth news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
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