https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en 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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-transform-care-and-support-for-families-with-an-autistic-child A new trial could significantly benefit autistic children and their families and the care provided across the entire UK healthcare system Alan Williams Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:49:50 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-aims-to-transform-care-and-support-for-families-with-an-autistic-child 2026-03-02T08:49:50+00:00 2026-03-02T08:49:50+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-ambitious-plan-for-food-security-and-growth Our academics have worked with partners across the Great South West consortium on the new Agrifood Growth Plan Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-contributes-to-ambitious-plan-for-food-security-and-growth 2026-02-27T13:00:31+00:00 2026-02-27T13:00:31+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies Plymouth is among the partners in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration Alan Williams Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:39 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouths-anchor-institutions-unite-to-support-parents-with-new-online-resource Visit the Plymouth Online Directory Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/tech-companies-need-to-unite-and-make-device-security-easier-for-users New research was carried out by cyber security specialists from the University of Plymouth and University of Nottingham Alan Williams Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/generous-donation-marks-nursing-fund-milestone The £1,000 donation to the Claire Chick Nursing fund from University of Plymouth International College marks what would have been her 50th birthday Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:31 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/generous-donation-marks-nursing-fund-milestone 2026-02-10T10:00:31+00:00 2026-02-10T10:00:31+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-city-centre-dental-clinic-welcomes-its-first-patients The University of Plymouth’s £5 million development will deliver emergency dental care to thousands of patients Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:02:28 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-city-centre-dental-clinic-welcomes-its-first-patients 2026-02-09T13:02:28+00:00 2026-02-09T13:02:28+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 Plymouth Sound Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:09:16 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-tackles-contamination-in-materials-dredged-from-the-ocean The University has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Plymouth company Recycle It Global Alan Williams Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:40 +0000 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-tackles-contamination-in-materials-dredged-from-the-ocean 2026-02-02T16:00:40+00:00 2026-02-02T16:00:40+00:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans The University and Plymouth 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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 60