https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west The University played a key role in the UK Government announcement and is critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth Alan Williams Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:19:37 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:10:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors The funding will enable increased research and development into technologies that can be deployed on land, at sea and in the air Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty Research led by Dr Claire Szostek explored current science that can help deliver the agreement’s objectives and the gaps that need to be addressed Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:01:03 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data Dr Nadège Bault was one of 500 researchers who examined the data for a new study published in the journal Nature Alan Williams Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:55 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success Pupils from schools and colleges across the South West came to the University to pitch ideas as part of Enterprise Day. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:56:10 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth This project will encourage Plymouth residents to help uncover micrometeorites that may have landed on their roofs and in their gardens Alan Williams Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:44 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity The machine stocks small, affordable pieces designed by local creatives, including students and alumni from the University of Plymouth Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking New research demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis in spite of people's political differences Alan Williams Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:39 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board Business leader David Noyes will take up the role in the summer Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration The Stories for Us project will see academics working with organisations across Plymouth and Hastings Alan Williams Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran Academics held a roundtable event on how the war looks from different angles, and why it’s so unpredictable Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:29 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system Personal accounts have informed new research co-led by the University of Plymouth – in a bid to inspire policy makers into action. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:56 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world A multi-million-pound collaboration will co-design and co-deliver a new training programme for early career meteorologists Alan Williams Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:31 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth Generous donation gives invaluable insights into life during wartime Dave Shuttleworth Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for Huntington’s disease research Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-helsing-forge-new-partnership-to-drive-innovation The organisations sign a Memorandum of Understanding to turbocharge the UK’s marine autonomy industry Alan Williams Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:12:17 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-helsing-forge-new-partnership-to-drive-innovation 2026-03-11T09:12:17+00:00 2026-03-11T09:12:17+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-helps-to-showcase-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy-unveiled-at-oceanology-international-2026 The event has been attended by senior leaders from the University in addition to researchers, technicians, students, and graduates Alan Williams Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:34:18 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-helps-to-showcase-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy-unveiled-at-oceanology-international-2026 2026-03-10T18:34:18+00:00 2026-03-10T18:34:18+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/delivering-innovation-and-education-in-marine-autonomy The University is this week showcasing its expertise, facilities and training opportunities at Oceanology International Alan Williams Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/delivering-innovation-and-education-in-marine-autonomy 2026-03-10T13:00:44+00:00 2026-03-10T13:00:44+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-develops-real-time-marine-mammal-detection-system The University of Plymouth and MSeis are working together through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Alan Williams Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:45 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-develops-real-time-marine-mammal-detection-system 2026-03-09T08:00:45+00:00 2026-03-09T08:00:45+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/turning-thoughts-into-action-this-international-womens-day The University held events to mark this year’s theme of Rights, Justice, Action Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:34 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/turning-thoughts-into-action-this-international-womens-day 2026-03-06T16:00:34+00:00 2026-03-06T16:00:34+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/creative-writing-student-wins-scholarship-prize English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/creative-writing-student-wins-scholarship-prize 2026-03-05T09:00:30+00:00 2026-03-05T09:00:30+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-hopes-to-uncover-new-vulnerabilities-in-glioma-tumour-cells The study is being led by experts at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence Alan Williams Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:42 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/research-hopes-to-uncover-new-vulnerabilities-in-glioma-tumour-cells 2026-03-04T08:00:42+00:00 2026-03-04T08:00:42+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-measures-to-protect-historic-shipwrecks-from-the-threat-of-heritage-crime Experts from the University have helped develop guidance designed to clamp down on illegal activity involving England’s underwater cultural heritage Alan Williams Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-measures-to-protect-historic-shipwrecks-from-the-threat-of-heritage-crime 2026-03-02T10:00:30+00:00 2026-03-02T10:00:30+00:00 60