https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en 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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/family-of-drugs-used-for-treating-muscular-dystrophy-could-improve-brain-tumour-treatment Scientists from our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence have led a new study into possible treatments for meningioma Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:46 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/family-of-drugs-used-for-treating-muscular-dystrophy-could-improve-brain-tumour-treatment 2026-06-29T08:00:46+01:00 2026-06-29T08:00:46+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/decline-in-plankton-across-north-east-atlantic-sends-stark-warning-for-ocean-health A new study found there were no habitats assessed as being of ‘Good Environmental Status’ in a region stretching from Portugal to Norway Alan Williams Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/decline-in-plankton-across-north-east-atlantic-sends-stark-warning-for-ocean-health 2026-06-27T08:00:36+01:00 2026-06-27T08:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-supports-military-workforce-with-skills-and-professional-development Our academics have run sessions in marine autonomy and maritime cyber security for the Royal Navy and a number of other organisations Alan Williams Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-supports-military-workforce-with-skills-and-professional-development 2026-06-26T10:00:33+01:00 2026-06-26T10:00:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-theory-aims-to-provide-hope-for-people-with-fibromyalgia-and-me-cfs Emeritus Professor Michael Hyland suggests the conditions are caused by a previously unrecognised type of biological error Alan Williams Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:40 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-theory-aims-to-provide-hope-for-people-with-fibromyalgia-and-me-cfs 2026-06-22T08:00:40+01:00 2026-06-22T08:00:40+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/testing-environment-could-transform-underwater-innovation-and-research Smart Sound Connect Subsurface extends the capabilities offered through the UK's premier marine autonomy testbed beneath the ocean surface Alan Williams Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:40 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/testing-environment-could-transform-underwater-innovation-and-research 2026-06-19T12:00:40+01:00 2026-06-19T12:00:40+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-low-cost-device-translates-languages-in-front-of-our-eyes Milya Mohd Asyraf’s glasses design cost £30 – compared to the £1,000s needed to buy one on the current market Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:32:57 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-low-cost-device-translates-languages-in-front-of-our-eyes 2026-06-18T10:32:57+01:00 2026-06-18T10:32:57+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-midwife-faces-fear-to-champion-blood-donation First-year student Lucie Shaw has conquered her phobia of needles to pursue her dream job Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:30:38 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-midwife-faces-fear-to-champion-blood-donation 2026-06-12T10:30:38+01:00 2026-06-12T10:30:38+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-secures-up-to-7-million-to-boost-defence-related-skills The investment is being made through the Office for Students’ Defence Related Skills Funding Competition Alan Williams Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:51:19 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-secures-up-to-7-million-to-boost-defence-related-skills 2026-06-09T16:51:19+01:00 2026-06-09T16:51:19+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-features-in-the-2026-ends-power-list Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics named among the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector Alan Williams Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:55:30 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-features-in-the-2026-ends-power-list 2026-06-05T10:55:30+01:00 2026-06-05T10:55:30+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-seas-could-drown-mangroves-and-release-carbon A new study was led by Dr Arya Iwantoro, who is now working to assess the long-term stability of coastal and estuarine environments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:22 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-seas-could-drown-mangroves-and-release-carbon 2026-06-03T14:33:22+01:00 2026-06-03T14:33:22+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-appoints-senior-academic-to-drive-marine-autonomy-innovation-and-collaboration Professor Matthew Palmer will join the University in June Alan Williams Wed, 27 May 2026 12:01:07 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-appoints-senior-academic-to-drive-marine-autonomy-innovation-and-collaboration 2026-05-27T12:01:07+01:00 2026-05-27T12:01:07+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-do-babies-hear-accents Babylab seeks 16-17-month-olds to take part in new study Sun, 24 May 2026 08:31:31 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-do-babies-hear-accents 2026-05-24T08:31:31+01:00 2026-05-24T08:31:31+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-employers-change-the-world-students-showcase-their-skills Final-year students shared their work at the annual School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics showcase Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:03 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-employers-change-the-world-students-showcase-their-skills 2026-05-21T10:48:03+01:00 2026-05-21T10:48:03+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/food-and-drink-related-litter-dominates-global-plastic-pollution A new study led by the University of Plymouth reveals the most common types of marine litter worldwide Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 20 May 2026 16:01:08 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/food-and-drink-related-litter-dominates-global-plastic-pollution 2026-05-20T16:01:08+01:00 2026-05-20T16:01:08+01:00 60