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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

The late Mel Joyner

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.

Doaa Shayea lifting weights

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.

Illustration graduate Jamie England, who designed the wraparound for the machine; Amy and Dan from Supamatic, who installed the machine; and Illustration programme lead Ashley Potter

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.

International Women's Day event 2026 speakers

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.

Laurie Page in University Library (Appledore Book Festival scholarship winner)

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

Dental students treating patients in New George Street clinic

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.

A photograph, supplied by Getty Images, showing a person discussing mental health concerns with a healthcare practitioner

£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

A Getty Images graphic showing a bright blue light, similar to a star or laser, on a black background

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