Topic Climate Change

Last updated: 19 November 2025

What are invasive species? Are they always bad for our ecosystems?

Close-up view of a common lionfish (Pterois miles) courtesy of Shutterstock, Copyright: Henner Damke

Discover how the University is researching the possible benefits – and not just the negative impact – non-indigenous species can bring to new environments

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Last updated: 19 November 2025

MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence

Environmental technology concept. Sustainable development goals. SDGs.

MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence at Plymouth combines data science with cutting-edge skills in environmental and marine technology to provide an innovative curriculum and an outstanding foundation for your future career.

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Last updated: 19 November 2025

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year

Students conducting research on Dartmoor.

Build your skills and knowledge on this new four-year course (incorporating a foundation year).

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Published: 19 November 2025

Rainforests under threat: report calls for protection and restoration to help the South West’s temperate rainforests thrive

Temperate rainforests support unique biodiversity and climate regulation

The report was commissioned by the South West Rainforest Alliance and based on research conducted by the University of Plymouth

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Published: 13 November 2025

Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise

In an effort to study the impacts of coastal flooding and sea level rise, University of Plymouth researchers made field observations in January and July 2022 on the island of Fiyoaree, at the south west tip of the Huvadhoo Atoll in the Maldives

The research found a severe flooding event in the Maldives could become far more common in the future

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Last updated: 12 November 2025

Focus on engineering to overcome global challenges

The Tamar (1962) and Royal Albert (1859) bridges over the River Tamar are well known examples of local civil engineering, visited during the course.

Professor Deborah Greaves writes as the university launches its School of Engineering

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Last updated: 12 November 2025

Studying the seas, from Plymouth to Japan

Dr Ben Harvey on location, wearing a diving suit

Chart Dr Ben Harvey’s journey from the South West to the Far East and discover his passion for marine ecology along the way

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Last updated: 11 November 2025

7 questions with Alice Mosley

Alice Mosley, Plymouth Pioneer

Get to know our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare student who is influencing change for a greener world for both humans and animals

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Last updated: 5 November 2025

University Doctoral Landscape Award (UDLA)

Logos representing various themes over a landscape of green tree covered hills

Advancing innovations in response to climate change and health inequalities

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Last updated: 5 November 2025

COP28 University of Plymouth Exhibit

Dubai skyline at night

1 December 2023

Why does the ocean matter in climate negotiations?

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