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The University of Plymouth and Kew Reach Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will underpin a range of research and training activities

Collaboration explores innovative solutions to benefit the planet and society

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Kew Reach Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will underpin a range of research and training activities

Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker approved the strategic business case developed by Team Plymouth, heralding a major investment in University of Plymouth -led initiatives linked to marine autonomy and skills development

£84 million to boost defence growth plans and create nearly 1,000 jobs

University of Plymouth news: Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker approved the strategic business case developed by Team Plymouth, heralding a major investment in university-led initiatives linked to marine autonomy and skills development

Illustration students with their comic as part of FIND ME project, supporting young people affected by dementia

Comic to help young people better understand dementia

University of Plymouth news: Comic to help young people better understand dementia. My Dementia Guide was created by Illustration students.

Formula Student team at Silverstone 2026

Silverstone ambition builds for student engineers

University of Plymouth news: After receiving high acclaim for their work, student engineers are looking for sponsors to help fund their next phase in an international competition.

Law students Sam Martin and Charlie Milward, who met after coming through Clearing

“I found my best friend through Clearing”

University of Plymouth news: Law students Sam and Charlie discuss how they discovered shared interests after meeting on their second day at university.

Imogen Florey with her mum

“Clearing opened the door to my nursing dream”

University of Plymouth News: Imogen Florey explains how she embarked on a foundation year in Nursing thanks to Clearing.

Dr Christie Pritchard

National award for leader who puts students at heart of decision-making

University of Plymouth news: Dr Christie Pritchard has received a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE.

International summer school 2026

Sun shines on ‘extraordinary’ international summer school

University of Plymouth news: Students from partner institutions visited for two weeks of teaching, learning and life in Britain’s Ocean City

Woman sitting down with head in hands

The devastating impact of non-fatal strangulation – and how students are raising awareness

University of Plymouth news: Medical students delivered a workshop to highlight key issues that have ‘become normalised in society’, to raise awareness of the harms and address barriers to reporting.

Around 10,000 people were welcomed to the University of Plymouth for the annual Graduation celebrations

Thousands celebrate success and achievements at Graduation Week

University of Plymouth news: Around 10,000 people have been welcomed to the University for our Graduation celebrations with students’ achievements recognised by lecturers, family and friends

Nicola Weston with her parents at graduation in 2001

New award marks 50 years of Psychology at the University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: A new graduation prize in memory of psychology expert Dr Nicola Weston marks 50 years since the subject was first taught at Plymouth.

Medical student Sophie Lawrence has visited Parliament to outline her work on reusable scrub caps for student doctors

Student doctor’s sustainable scrub cap success

University of Plymouth news: Medical student Sophie Lawrence has visited Parliament to outline her work on reusable scrub caps for student doctors.