https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/over-half-of-people-are-unaware-of-the-environmental-effects-of-sunscreen The new research comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks Alan Williams Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:42 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/over-half-of-people-are-unaware-of-the-environmental-effects-of-sunscreen 2026-08-07T08:00:42+01:00 2026-08-07T08:00:42+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-demonstrates-autonomous-capability-for-floating-offshore-wind-monitoring Scientists test novel sensor integration to help advance autonomous ecosystem assessment and facilitate sustainable offshore wind expansion Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-demonstrates-autonomous-capability-for-floating-offshore-wind-monitoring 2026-08-06T15:00:33+01:00 2026-08-06T15:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/clearing-opened-the-door-to-my-nursing-dream Imogen Florey explains how she embarked on a foundation year in Nursing thanks to Clearing Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:38 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/clearing-opened-the-door-to-my-nursing-dream 2026-08-06T14:00:38+01:00 2026-08-06T14:00:38+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-award-for-leader-who-puts-students-at-heart-of-decision-making Dr Christie Pritchard has received a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:35 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-award-for-leader-who-puts-students-at-heart-of-decision-making 2026-08-06T10:00:35+01:00 2026-08-06T10:00:35+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-facility-advances-understanding-of-radioactive-materials-while-training-future-nuclear-workforce The Radioisotope and Advanced Materials Suite (RAMS) will be used for research, consultancy, teaching and student projects Alan Williams Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:42 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-facility-advances-understanding-of-radioactive-materials-while-training-future-nuclear-workforce 2026-08-04T08:00:42+01:00 2026-08-04T08:00:42+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/at-risk-and-cut-off-are-other-coastal-communities-destined-to-follow-in-torcross-footsteps Scientists have issued a call for joined-up action six months after residents in South Devon were left stranded by winter storms Alan Williams Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:30:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/at-risk-and-cut-off-are-other-coastal-communities-destined-to-follow-in-torcross-footsteps 2026-08-03T08:30:36+01:00 2026-08-03T08:30:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sun-shines-on-extraordinary-international-summer-school Students from partner institutions visited for two weeks of teaching, learning and life in Britain’s Ocean City Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sun-shines-on-extraordinary-international-summer-school 2026-07-31T10:00:36+01:00 2026-07-31T10:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/what-is-clearing Advice in the lead up to A Level results day to help you, or your loved ones, secure a university place Richard Davies Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:35 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/what-is-clearing 2026-07-30T10:00:35+01:00 2026-07-30T10:00:35+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-new-report-highlighting-health-of-the-uks-plankton-communities Our researchers have worked with partners across the country on a new study for the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership Alan Williams Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-leads-new-report-highlighting-health-of-the-uks-plankton-communities 2026-07-30T09:00:36+01:00 2026-07-30T09:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/an-eye-exam-saved-our-family Hanna Ganderton’s genetic condition was picked up at the University’s Centre for Eyecare Excellence Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:45 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/an-eye-exam-saved-our-family 2026-07-29T10:30:45+01:00 2026-07-29T10:30:45+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/the-devastating-impact-of-non-fatal-strangulation-and-how-students-are-raising-awareness Medical students delivered a workshop to highlight key issues that have ‘become normalised in society’ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:19:50 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/the-devastating-impact-of-non-fatal-strangulation-and-how-students-are-raising-awareness 2026-07-27T11:19:50+01:00 2026-07-27T11:19:50+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/thousands-celebrate-success-and-achievements-at-graduation-week Ceremonies have been held throughout this week with students’ achievements recognised by lecturers, family and friends Alan Williams Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/thousands-celebrate-success-and-achievements-at-graduation-week 2026-07-24T12:07:29+01:00 2026-07-24T12:07:29+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-award-marks-50-years-of-psychology-at-the-university-of-plymouth The prize fondly remembers Dr Nicola Weston Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:24 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-award-marks-50-years-of-psychology-at-the-university-of-plymouth 2026-07-21T14:30:24+01:00 2026-07-21T14:30:24+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sustainable-scrub-cap-success Medical student Sophie Lawrence has visited Parliament to outline her work Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sustainable-scrub-cap-success 2026-07-21T09:00:26+01:00 2026-07-21T09:00:26+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-hosts-international-forum-on-the-power-of-science-diplomacy The event, arranged in collaboration with UNESCO, marks the first phase of plans to create a national centre of excellence in Plymouth Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:27 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-hosts-international-forum-on-the-power-of-science-diplomacy 2026-07-15T15:01:27+01:00 2026-07-15T15:01:27+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-chosen-as-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance The announcement builds on a 160-year history of working in tandem with the defence sector and Armed Forces Alan Williams Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:48 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-chosen-as-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 2026-07-13T17:00:48+01:00 2026-07-13T17:00:48+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-investigates-how-ship-noise-is-affecting-dolphins-and-porpoises The University is leading a study exploring how underwater noise impacts mammals in one of the world's busiest shipping routes Alan Williams Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:42 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-investigates-how-ship-noise-is-affecting-dolphins-and-porpoises 2026-07-08T11:00:42+01:00 2026-07-08T11:00:42+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-provides-new-insights-on-breeding-habits-and-behaviours-of-vulnerable-marine-species Tope sharks and undulate rays are found around the UK but little is known about them and the habitats they prefer Alan Williams Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:38 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-provides-new-insights-on-breeding-habits-and-behaviours-of-vulnerable-marine-species 2026-07-08T11:00:38+01:00 2026-07-08T11:00:38+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/silverstone-beckons-for-student-engineers The University's Formula Student team has received backing from Babcock Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:55:11 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/silverstone-beckons-for-student-engineers 2026-07-08T10:55:11+01:00 2026-07-08T10:55:11+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-provide-first-assessment-of-online-global-trade-in-brachyuran-land-crabs Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species Alan Williams Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:38 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-provide-first-assessment-of-online-global-trade-in-brachyuran-land-crabs 2026-07-03T08:00:38+01:00 2026-07-03T08:00:38+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/england-progress-in-the-world-cup-but-their-next-game-at-1am-is-a-problem Marketing expert explains why late games are having an impact on fans and advertisers alike Shikhar Bhaskar Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:40:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/england-progress-in-the-world-cup-but-their-next-game-at-1am-is-a-problem 2026-07-02T09:40:31+01:00 2026-07-02T09:40:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/public-help-needed-to-find-wild-honeybees-this-summer South West bees could hold the key to protecting the species across Europe Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:00:26 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/public-help-needed-to-find-wild-honeybees-this-summer 2026-07-01T11:00:26+01:00 2026-07-01T11:00:26+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/government-minister-pays-tribute-to-new-city-centre-dental-practice Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock MP, met staff and students as he officially opened the Dental Education Practice Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:16:10 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/government-minister-pays-tribute-to-new-city-centre-dental-practice 2026-06-30T11:16:10+01:00 2026-06-30T11:16:10+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-and-curtin-to-collaborate-on-research-and-teaching-initiatives The agreement strengthens a 40-year connection between the two universities and opens the door to further student and staff programmes in the future Alan Williams Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:46 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-and-curtin-to-collaborate-on-research-and-teaching-initiatives 2026-06-30T08:00:46+01:00 2026-06-30T08:00:46+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-study-suggesting-earth-harbours-far-more-insect-species-than-previously-thought Dr Robert Puschendorf used his expertise in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica to support new research into our planet’s biodiversity Alan Williams Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-study-suggesting-earth-harbours-far-more-insect-species-than-previously-thought 2026-06-29T19:00:29+01:00 2026-06-29T19:00:29+01:00 60