Âé¶¹´«Ã½ news feed /feeds/news The latest news from Âé¶¹´«Ã½. en University helps to launch National Marine Autonomy Accelerator to drive innovation and opportunity /news/university-helps-to-launch-national-marine-autonomy-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-and-opportunity Delivered in partnership with Tech South West and Babcock, the programme will support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:26 +0000 /news/university-helps-to-launch-national-marine-autonomy-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-and-opportunity 2026-02-26T10:00:26+00:00 2026-02-26T10:00:26+00:00 University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies /news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is among the partners in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration Alan Williams Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:39 +0000 /news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 Storms and shifting sands – assessing the ocean’s impact on Start Bay /news/storms-and-shifting-sands-assessing-the-oceans-impact-on-start-bay Researchers from the University have conducted monthly surveys of the South Devon coastline for the past two decades Alan Williams Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:46 +0000 /news/storms-and-shifting-sands-assessing-the-oceans-impact-on-start-bay 2026-02-18T12:00:46+00:00 2026-02-18T12:00:46+00:00 Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s anchor institutions unite to support parents with new online resource /news/plymouths-anchor-institutions-unite-to-support-parents-with-new-online-resource Visit the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Online Directory Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:27 +0000 /news/plymouths-anchor-institutions-unite-to-support-parents-with-new-online-resource 2026-02-17T09:00:27+00:00 2026-02-17T09:00:27+00:00 Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival /news/releasing-pollack-at-depth-could-benefit-their-long-term-survival The new research led by the University follows a UK-EU agreement to introduce recreational management for pollack Alan Williams Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:42 +0000 /news/releasing-pollack-at-depth-could-benefit-their-long-term-survival 2026-02-12T08:00:42+00:00 2026-02-12T08:00:42+00:00 Tech companies need to unite and make device security easier for users /news/tech-companies-need-to-unite-and-make-device-security-easier-for-users New research was carried out by cyber security specialists from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and University of Nottingham Alan Williams Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:27 +0000 /news/tech-companies-need-to-unite-and-make-device-security-easier-for-users 2026-02-10T13:00:27+00:00 2026-02-10T13:00:27+00:00 Generous donation marks nursing fund milestone /news/generous-donation-marks-nursing-fund-milestone The £1,000 donation to the Claire Chick Nursing fund from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ International College marks what would have been her 50th birthday Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:31 +0000 /news/generous-donation-marks-nursing-fund-milestone 2026-02-10T10:00:31+00:00 2026-02-10T10:00:31+00:00 New city centre dental clinic welcomes its first patients /news/new-city-centre-dental-clinic-welcomes-its-first-patients The Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s £5 million development will deliver emergency dental care to thousands of patients Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:28 +0000 /news/new-city-centre-dental-clinic-welcomes-its-first-patients 2026-02-09T13:02:28+00:00 2026-02-09T13:02:28+00:00 Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs /news/gambling-impacts-peoples-quality-of-life-as-severely-as-chronic-medical-conditions-alcohol-and-illegal-drugs The team behind a new study say their findings indicate gambling should be placed on an equal footing with other UK public health priorities Alan Williams Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:29 +0000 /news/gambling-impacts-peoples-quality-of-life-as-severely-as-chronic-medical-conditions-alcohol-and-illegal-drugs 2026-02-05T10:00:29+00:00 2026-02-05T10:00:29+00:00 Cutting edge new testing capabilities support the UK’s marine autonomy ambitions /news/cutting-edge-new-testing-capabilities-support-the-uks-marine-autonomy-ambitions The University is part of a consortium behind the first stage of a dedicated maritime autonomy sensor and weather test range in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Sound Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:09:16 +0000 /news/cutting-edge-new-testing-capabilities-support-the-uks-marine-autonomy-ambitions 2026-02-03T16:09:16+00:00 2026-02-03T16:09:16+00:00 Project investigates public attitudes and perceptions towards the decommissioning of marine artificial structures /news/project-investigates-public-attitudes-and-perceptions-towards-the-decommissioning-of-marine-artificial-structures The READ-ME initiative will document attitudes and perceptions in order to generate crucial knowledge to guide sustainable ocean management Alan Williams Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:27 +0000 /news/project-investigates-public-attitudes-and-perceptions-towards-the-decommissioning-of-marine-artificial-structures 2026-02-03T09:00:27+00:00 2026-02-03T09:00:27+00:00 Partnership tackles contamination in materials dredged from the ocean /news/partnership-tackles-contamination-in-materials-dredged-from-the-ocean The University has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ company Recycle It Global Alan Williams Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:40 +0000 /news/partnership-tackles-contamination-in-materials-dredged-from-the-ocean 2026-02-02T16:00:40+00:00 2026-02-02T16:00:40+00:00 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ awarded funding to develop climate adaptation plans /news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans The University and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ City Council are part of a consortium that has secured support from the Pathways2Resilience programme Alan Williams Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:34 +0000 /news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 £11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West /news/11m-programme-aims-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-in-the-south-west New research led by the University will explore ways to improve services for people in need and influence positive change for the UK and beyond Alan Williams Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:21 +0000 /news/11m-programme-aims-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-in-the-south-west 2026-01-27T00:05:21+00:00 2026-01-27T00:05:21+00:00 New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom /news/new-report-reveals-scale-causes-and-consequences-of-south-west-octopus-bloom Researchers from across Âé¶¹´«Ã½ comprised the new report which draws on data from scientists, fishermen and citizen scientists Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:44 +0000 /news/new-report-reveals-scale-causes-and-consequences-of-south-west-octopus-bloom 2026-01-27T00:00:44+00:00 2026-01-27T00:00:44+00:00 Scientists establish a means of using lasers to increase muon lifetime /news/scientists-establish-a-means-of-using-lasers-to-increase-muon-lifetime Muons are particles used to study fundamental physics and to image large structures such as volcanoes, bridges and ancient buildings Alan Williams Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:27 +0000 /news/scientists-establish-a-means-of-using-lasers-to-increase-muon-lifetime 2026-01-26T09:00:27+00:00 2026-01-26T09:00:27+00:00 Pig vaccine candidate outperforms leading available treatment in new trials /news/pig-vaccine-candidate-outperforms-leading-available-treatment-in-new-trials The success is the latest development for The Vaccine Group, one of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s spinout companies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:22:43 +0000 /news/pig-vaccine-candidate-outperforms-leading-available-treatment-in-new-trials 2026-01-23T11:22:43+00:00 2026-01-23T11:22:43+00:00 Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife /news/living-walls-boost-biodiversity-by-providing-safe-spaces-for-urban-wildlife Research in Âé¶¹´«Ã½ found dozens of pollinators, insects and birds living on green structures attached to city buildings Alan Williams Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:39 +0000 /news/living-walls-boost-biodiversity-by-providing-safe-spaces-for-urban-wildlife 2026-01-22T08:00:39+00:00 2026-01-22T08:00:39+00:00 Education can help you change the world – all from your own home /news/pr-opinion/education-can-help-you-change-the-world-all-from-your-own-home Michael Dillon is empowering people all over the world to explore the University's global health programme – now delivered exclusively online Michael Dillon Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:25 +0000 /news/pr-opinion/education-can-help-you-change-the-world-all-from-your-own-home 2026-01-21T15:00:25+00:00 2026-01-21T15:00:25+00:00 £3.7m project aims to provide unprecedented analysis of mesophotic coral reefs /news/3-7m-project-aims-to-provide-unprecedented-analysis-of-mesophotic-coral-reefs The five-year initiative will assess the response and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems to future climate change Alan Williams Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:32 +0000 /news/3-7m-project-aims-to-provide-unprecedented-analysis-of-mesophotic-coral-reefs 2026-01-20T10:00:32+00:00 2026-01-20T10:00:32+00:00 University and Babcock to drive skills development and economic growth /news/university-and-babcock-to-drive-skills-development-and-economic-growth A new Memorandum of Understanding builds on decades of collaboration between two of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s largest employers Alan Williams Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:27 +0000 /news/university-and-babcock-to-drive-skills-development-and-economic-growth 2026-01-19T10:00:27+00:00 2026-01-19T10:00:27+00:00 £3.7m study aims to improve understanding and detection of dangerous volcanic eruptions /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions Âé¶¹´«Ã½ researchers are part of a major new project that aims to shed light on dangerous shifts in volcanic activity Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:12:07 +0000 /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones Led by the University, the study suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health disparities Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:26 +0000 /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice Dietetic students are offering free, tailored sessions to members of the public Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:25 +0000 /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 University supports Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s bid to be UK City of Culture /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture A successful bid would unlock £10million in funding for a year-long cultural celebration of what makes the city so special Alan Williams Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:17 +0000 /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 60