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Ellyn Mosley

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.

Student scholarship celebration 2025

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.

Clinical Physiology student, Rachel on campus

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.

Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth awarded funding so it can continue work until 2030

Study explores why some drug therapies are ineffective for brain tumour patients

University of Plymouth news: New research at the University, supported by the Children’s Tumor Foundation, will trial combinations of drugs to try and find the first effective non-surgical treatments for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)

Two nursery children playing with brightly coloured wooden blocks

New report calls for a higher qualified workforce of early childhood professionals

A new report, led by the University of Plymouth, is calling for stronger action across all four UK nations to strengthen qualification requirements for the early years workforce.

Helsing's first UK Resilience Factory was opened in Plymouth by the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon John Healey MP, alongside company leadership and staff, civic representatives, and industry partners

University supports opening of company’s first UK Resilience Factory

University of Plymouth news: Staff and students from the University attended the official opening of the first UK Resilience Factory established by the defence technology company, Helsing.

Sensory study room

New sensory study room opens for healthcare students in Cornwall

University of Plymouth news: A new sensory study room has opened in Cornwall to support students as they pursue their healthcare careers.

Mick Hanley and El Barrett

Student in the running for Portrait Artist of the Year

University of Plymouth news: Ecology and Conservation student El Barrett explains how their passion for art complements their professional study, after being selected to appear in the televised competition, Portrait Artist of the Year.

Scary ghost stands in football stadium

Students use skills to deliver frighteningly good Halloween event

University of Plymouth news: Students from the University of Plymouth are supporting a spectacular Halloween event to entertain and engage people across the city, in the Spooky Stadium at Plymouth Argyle.

Two computer science students collaborate on a laptop

Bringing community to computing

University of Plymouth news: New computing labs that enable students to collaborate while working with the latest technology have opened at the University.

Nakia Lucas Culverwell collects Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year award

Caring, creative and connected – meet the Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year

University of Plymouth news: Caring, creative and connected – meet the Plymouth Design Forum Student of the Year. Nakia Lucas-Culverwell wins a tailored internship programme and cash prize.

Paul Millin from the Peninsula Medical School, Paul Jackson from the Hospital Saturday Fund, medical student Shehany Warnakulasuriya and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard Davies.

Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future

Funding supports invaluable learning for doctors of the future, thanks to the Hospital Saturday Fund and Vandervell Trust. The University of Plymouth has secured £17,500 to support fourth-year medical students as they undertake their medical electives.