https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-highlights-the-european-waters-at-greatest-risk-of-harmful-light-pollution Scientists have produced the first framework which can be used to assess whether a region is of Good Environmental Status in terms of light pollution Alan Williams Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:34 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-highlights-the-european-waters-at-greatest-risk-of-harmful-light-pollution 2026-10-07T01:00:34+01:00 2026-10-07T01:00:34+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/children-from-across-the-world-consistently-help-their-peers-but-in-different-ways Researchers from the University of Plymouth are part of an international team that explored child cooperation across different cultures Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:50 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/children-from-across-the-world-consistently-help-their-peers-but-in-different-ways 2026-10-02T08:00:50+01:00 2026-10-02T08:00:50+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/amazing-new-eye-care-facility-welcomes-first-patients The expanded Centre for Eyecare Excellence is open for bookings Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:41 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/amazing-new-eye-care-facility-welcomes-first-patients 2026-10-01T14:37:41+01:00 2026-10-01T14:37:41+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/projects-plotting-native-and-invading-sealife-of-falmouth-harbour MSc Marine Conservation students Khianna Lee and Nadine Milner have undertaken projects on the Cornish coast this summer Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:36 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/projects-plotting-native-and-invading-sealife-of-falmouth-harbour 2026-09-29T10:00:36+01:00 2026-09-29T10:00:36+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/report-explores-challenges-and-opportunities-in-delivering-5-8bn-pride-in-place-programme Research from our Centre for Place has informed how to empower communities James Campbell-MacDonald Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:12 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/report-explores-challenges-and-opportunities-in-delivering-5-8bn-pride-in-place-programme 2026-09-25T16:30:12+01:00 2026-09-25T16:30:12+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/collaboration-explores-innovative-solutions-to-benefit-the-planet-and-society The University of Plymouth and Kew Reach Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will underpin a range of research and training activities Alan Williams Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:32 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/collaboration-explores-innovative-solutions-to-benefit-the-planet-and-society 2026-09-25T10:00:32+01:00 2026-09-25T10:00:32+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/84-million-to-boost-defence-growth-plans-and-create-nearly-1000-jobs The investment includes support for major University-led initiatives linked to marine autonomy and skills development Alan Williams Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:56:39 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/84-million-to-boost-defence-growth-plans-and-create-nearly-1000-jobs 2026-09-24T10:56:39+01:00 2026-09-24T10:56:39+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sharks-robots-and-fireworks-families-invited-on-a-voyage-of-discovery Free community event at the University of Plymouth Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:51:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/sharks-robots-and-fireworks-families-invited-on-a-voyage-of-discovery 2026-09-24T10:51:29+01:00 2026-09-24T10:51:29+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/beloved-lecturers-memorial-fund-endowed-for-life The Claire Chick Nursing Fund has reached £20,000, meaning it will be endowed and available to nursing students for generations to come Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:38:59 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/beloved-lecturers-memorial-fund-endowed-for-life 2026-09-23T10:38:59+01:00 2026-09-23T10:38:59+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-unprecedented-assessment-of-seabed-diversity-off-the-isles-of-scilly The new findings are the result of work by experts in marine conservation and monitoring from the University of Plymouth Alan Williams Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:05:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-provides-unprecedented-assessment-of-seabed-diversity-off-the-isles-of-scilly 2026-09-23T05:05:21+01:00 2026-09-23T05:05:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/comic-to-help-young-people-better-understand-dementia My Dementia Guide was created by Illustration students Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:02:52 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/comic-to-help-young-people-better-understand-dementia 2026-09-22T10:02:52+01:00 2026-09-22T10:02:52+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/silverstone-ambition-builds-for-student-engineers Following high praise for their work, student engineers are seeking sponsorship for the next stage of an international competition Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:24 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/silverstone-ambition-builds-for-student-engineers 2026-09-15T10:00:24+01:00 2026-09-15T10:00:24+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/international-award-recognises-treatment-advances-for-blood-cancer-patients The ENRICH study, managed by the University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit, has received a prize for Best European Research Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:28 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/international-award-recognises-treatment-advances-for-blood-cancer-patients 2026-09-10T09:30:28+01:00 2026-09-10T09:30:28+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-highlighted-among-the-scientists-making-a-difference-to-the-planet-and-society Professor Richard Thompson is among 47 people featured in a new book being distributed across the UK’s secondary schools Alan Williams Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:51 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-highlighted-among-the-scientists-making-a-difference-to-the-planet-and-society 2026-09-10T08:00:51+01:00 2026-09-10T08:00:51+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/house-of-lords-event-highlights-the-challenges-facing-englands-coastal-communities The event was held to launch a new coastal classification and to showcase data that can be used by local and national policymakers Alan Williams Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:33 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/house-of-lords-event-highlights-the-challenges-facing-englands-coastal-communities 2026-09-09T12:30:33+01:00 2026-09-09T12:30:33+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/weight-loss-injections-new-guidelines-support-safe-decision-making-in-pregnancy Study provides guidance and support for health professionals and families Amy King Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:42:54 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/weight-loss-injections-new-guidelines-support-safe-decision-making-in-pregnancy 2026-09-09T09:42:54+01:00 2026-09-09T09:42:54+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-transforms-used-cars-into-a-showcase-of-the-oceans-power Intertidal has been created through Sea for Yourself, a collaborative cultural programme involving the University Alan Williams Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:40 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-transforms-used-cars-into-a-showcase-of-the-oceans-power 2026-09-07T10:00:40+01:00 2026-09-07T10:00:40+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/damaging-the-antarctic-damages-us-all-scientists-warn-of-the-potential-impacts-of-coastal-freshening Scientists at the University and the British Antarctic Survey investigated how shifts in ocean salinity could affect marine species Alan Williams Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:54 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/damaging-the-antarctic-damages-us-all-scientists-warn-of-the-potential-impacts-of-coastal-freshening 2026-08-28T08:00:54+01:00 2026-08-28T08:00:54+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/bladder-cancer-detected-up-to-five-years-before-diagnosis-thanks-to-ai Research shows potential to transform early detection of the common cancer Amy King Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:39 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/bladder-cancer-detected-up-to-five-years-before-diagnosis-thanks-to-ai 2026-08-25T11:00:39+01:00 2026-08-25T11:00:39+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-nurses-visit-shows-impact-from-local-to-global Nursing students from China saw Plymouth’s leading facilities and expertise Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:33:37 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-nurses-visit-shows-impact-from-local-to-global 2026-08-24T14:33:37+01:00 2026-08-24T14:33:37+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-weight-loss-drug-benefit-patients-living-with-alcohol-addiction-liver-disease-and-obesity A four-year £2.7million research project will investigate whether Semaglutide could become the first treatment to address these problems together Alan Williams Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:50 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-weight-loss-drug-benefit-patients-living-with-alcohol-addiction-liver-disease-and-obesity 2026-08-20T08:00:50+01:00 2026-08-20T08:00:50+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/are-subsea-oil-and-gas-pipelines-a-previously-unrecognised-source-of-ocean-microplastics New research has estimated that legacy plastics from oil and gas infrastructure could contribute tonnes of microplastics to UK waters each year Alan Williams Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:55 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/are-subsea-oil-and-gas-pipelines-a-previously-unrecognised-source-of-ocean-microplastics 2026-08-19T08:00:55+01:00 2026-08-19T08:00:55+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-academic-helps-shape-how-the-world-adapts-to-climate-change Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam recently attended a crucial IPCC meeting in the Bahamas Alan Williams Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:47 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-academic-helps-shape-how-the-world-adapts-to-climate-change 2026-08-18T08:00:47+01:00 2026-08-18T08:00:47+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-advances-discussions-on-the-role-of-geological-uncertainty-in-nuclear-waste-disposal An international workshop explored challenges of housing waste in the deep subsurface and characteristics of the rock which would host the facility Alan Williams Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:01:11 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-advances-discussions-on-the-role-of-geological-uncertainty-in-nuclear-waste-disposal 2026-08-17T08:01:11+01:00 2026-08-17T08:01:11+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-the-local-government-reorganisation-deliver-more-harm-than-good-for-devons-rural-and-coastal-areas Researchers from our Centre for Coastal Communities examine some of the potential impacts of the proposed Devon devolution Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:47 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-the-local-government-reorganisation-deliver-more-harm-than-good-for-devons-rural-and-coastal-areas 2026-08-14T10:00:47+01:00 2026-08-14T10:00:47+01:00 60