/feeds/news The latest news from Â鶹´«Ă˝. en /news/students-get-chance-to-participate-in-uk-china-science-and-culture-exchange 21 postgraduate students spent two weeks working alongside academics and students at Hainan University Alan Williams Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:45:07 +0100 /news/students-get-chance-to-participate-in-uk-china-science-and-culture-exchange 2025-07-23T11:45:07+01:00 2025-07-23T11:45:07+01:00 /news/south-west-mps-support-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places More than 20 MPs from across the region have backed our ambition to take on 25% more dental students each year Alan Williams Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:20 +0100 /news/south-west-mps-support-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places 2025-07-18T11:00:20+01:00 2025-07-18T11:00:20+01:00 /news/student-joins-support-crew-of-record-breaking-endurance-challenge Solomon Weston is working as the scientific officer on board a 1,000-mile swimming expedition around the coast of Iceland Alan Williams Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:34 +0100 /news/student-joins-support-crew-of-record-breaking-endurance-challenge 2025-07-18T08:00:34+01:00 2025-07-18T08:00:34+01:00 /news/university-of-plymouth-shortlisted-for-two-green-gown-awards The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories Alan Williams Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:31:00 +0100 /news/university-of-plymouth-shortlisted-for-two-green-gown-awards 2025-07-17T10:31:00+01:00 2025-07-17T10:31:00+01:00 /news/exhibition-invites-audiences-to-immerse-themselves-in-light Submergence is on show at the University this summer and will also be used to explore potential benefits for autistic people Alan Williams Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:05:21 +0100 /news/exhibition-invites-audiences-to-immerse-themselves-in-light 2025-07-14T08:05:21+01:00 2025-07-14T08:05:21+01:00 /news/so-what-do-the-worlds-coastlines-look-like-in-2025 Scientists revisited turn-of-the-century forecasts about threats that would face the world’s shorelines Alan Williams Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:42 +0100 /news/so-what-do-the-worlds-coastlines-look-like-in-2025 2025-07-14T08:00:42+01:00 2025-07-14T08:00:42+01:00 /news/university-experts-continue-push-for-global-shipping-sustainability Academics attended a Westminster event where they showcased work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region Alan Williams Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:27 +0100 /news/university-experts-continue-push-for-global-shipping-sustainability 2025-07-10T15:00:27+01:00 2025-07-10T15:00:27+01:00 /news/childrens-social-media-activity-highlights-emotional-stress-of-living-with-long-term-health-issues Researchers say the study highlights the importance of healthcare that addresses patients’ physical and emotional well-being Alan Williams Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/childrens-social-media-activity-highlights-emotional-stress-of-living-with-long-term-health-issues 2025-07-10T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-10T08:00:32+01:00 /news/are-sewage-spills-and-coastal-winds-contributing-to-airborne-microplastics Researchers used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution Alan Williams Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:39 +0100 /news/are-sewage-spills-and-coastal-winds-contributing-to-airborne-microplastics 2025-07-09T08:00:39+01:00 2025-07-09T08:00:39+01:00 /news/plymouth-mps-launch-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places A proposed increase would allow the University to take on 25% more dental students each year Alan Williams Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/plymouth-mps-launch-campaign-for-more-dental-training-places 2025-07-08T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-08T08:00:32+01:00 /news/engineering-summer-school-provides-pupils-with-skills-and-confidence The Engineering 4 Inclusion project event is open to pupils who have faced exclusion or disadvantages in their educational journeys Alan Williams Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:32 +0100 /news/engineering-summer-school-provides-pupils-with-skills-and-confidence 2025-07-03T08:00:32+01:00 2025-07-03T08:00:32+01:00 /news/hermit-crabs-with-more-sensitive-claws-may-be-bolder-in-their-decisions Researchers explored how differences in the animals’ sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled Alan Williams Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:15:13 +0100 /news/hermit-crabs-with-more-sensitive-claws-may-be-bolder-in-their-decisions 2025-07-02T09:15:13+01:00 2025-07-02T09:15:13+01:00 /news/graduates-research-contributes-to-hospital-trusts-air-quality-assessments Elliot West studied air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital during his MSc Environmental Consultancy programme Alan Williams Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:37 +0100 /news/graduates-research-contributes-to-hospital-trusts-air-quality-assessments 2025-07-01T08:00:37+01:00 2025-07-01T08:00:37+01:00 /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award Legless in London was inspired by research carried out by Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Dr Ryan Sweet Alan Williams Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:10:36 +0100 /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage Dr Katrin Schmidt is among the authors of a study revealing that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:08:50 +0100 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma Alan Williams Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:30:20 +0100 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 /news/university-experts-help-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-sea Our academics have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local stories with global significance Alan Williams Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:17:42 +0100 /news/university-experts-help-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-sea 2025-06-24T14:17:42+01:00 2025-06-24T14:17:42+01:00 /news/mapping-the-gaps-new-global-assessment-reveals-stark-biases-in-ocean-biodiversity-data New research led by the University highlights how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:25 +0100 /news/mapping-the-gaps-new-global-assessment-reveals-stark-biases-in-ocean-biodiversity-data 2025-06-23T11:00:25+01:00 2025-06-23T11:00:25+01:00 /news/offshore-mussel-farm-collaboration-wins-at-the-aquaculture-uk-awards The University has been working with Offshore Shellfish Ltd for well over a decade Alan Williams Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:10:02 +0100 /news