I enjoyed meeting with some impressive students at different stages of their academic journey at the University of Plymouth. I also met staff who talked about the importance of the University’s focus on supporting students through their courses and into their careers. I was particularly interested to see the teaching and research facilities in the Marine Building, and I mostly avoided sea sickness in the University’s ship simulator. It was helpful to learn that employers in the South West are in need of coastal engineering graduates – but that prospective students and their teachers may not know about this opportunity for a fascinating career. My visit to Plymouth is the latest in a series of interesting and rewarding visits to universities and colleges for OfS colleagues.
