https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sand-is-not-unlimited-we-need-to-treat-it-responsibly Plymouth experts contribute to UN Environment Programme report highlighting how the demand for sand in infrastructure is outpacing supply Thu, 14 May 2026 10:54:41 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sand-is-not-unlimited-we-need-to-treat-it-responsibly 2026-05-14T10:54:41+01:00 2026-05-14T10:54:41+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-detailed-assessment-of-shifts-in-toxin-producing-phytoplankton-abundance The University led a study showing how the abundance and distribution of two groups of phytoplankton have changed over the last six decades Alan Williams Thu, 14 May 2026 08:01:11 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-detailed-assessment-of-shifts-in-toxin-producing-phytoplankton-abundance 2026-05-14T08:01:11+01:00 2026-05-14T08:01:11+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-expert-champions-history-education Professor James Daybell sets out challenges and opportunities for the future Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 13 May 2026 11:21:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-expert-champions-history-education 2026-05-13T11:21:20+01:00 2026-05-13T11:21:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ultrasound-has-potential-to-alter-how-the-brain-responds-to-pain New research has suggested transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) may have an analgesic effect Alan Williams Wed, 13 May 2026 08:01:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ultrasound-has-potential-to-alter-how-the-brain-responds-to-pain 2026-05-13T08:01:21+01:00 2026-05-13T08:01:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-to-remember-beloved-colleague-on-fundraising-run Friends of Dr Claire Chick are raising money for her Claire Chick Nursing Fund at Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:34 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-to-remember-beloved-colleague-on-fundraising-run 2026-05-12T09:10:34+01:00 2026-05-12T09:10:34+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nursing-students-excel-at-international-event Students were supported with their travel by the Claire Chick Nursing Fund Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nursing-students-excel-at-international-event 2026-05-12T09:10:31+01:00 2026-05-12T09:10:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pirate-myths-and-realities Professor Elaine Murphy marks Plymouth Pirates Weekend on 9-10 May Elaine Murphy Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:18 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pirate-myths-and-realities 2026-05-07T15:00:18+01:00 2026-05-07T15:00:18+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/breast-cancer-in-pregnancy-graduate-s-project-receives-national-recognition Megan Blunden was shortlisted for a national Student Nursing Times Award Tue, 05 May 2026 10:18:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/breast-cancer-in-pregnancy-graduate-s-project-receives-national-recognition 2026-05-05T10:18:20+01:00 2026-05-05T10:18:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pregnant-womens-mental-images-are-directly-linked-to-vaccine-hesitancy-and-uptake A study explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have an impact on their babies and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated Alan Williams Tue, 05 May 2026 09:10:10 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pregnant-womens-mental-images-are-directly-linked-to-vaccine-hesitancy-and-uptake 2026-05-05T09:10:10+01:00 2026-05-05T09:10:10+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west Plymouth and Exeter sign new memorandum of understanding Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:25 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration The report is part of a new national compendium showcasing how cities and universities are rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth Alan Williams Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-security-team-wins-international-award The team was praised for its unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of others Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:04 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-security-team-wins-international-award 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease Centre for Environmental Hepatology Alan Williams Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:25:50 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction Students visited the Eden Project to learn more about how different environments affect the way we think, feel and act Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:31:16 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he has shaped their careers Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:18:52 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment The Plymouth-led research is being supported through the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Work and Health Research Initiative Alan Williams Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 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 60