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Opening of The Big Tent, Camp Dartington

Students design and build new campsite creation on world famous Dartington estate

A dramatic structure created by University of Plymouth architecture students was unveiled on the Dartington estate’s campsite near Totnes today, in time for its summer visitors.

Do not use - Lucy Obolensky and David Attenborough

GP for Sir David Attenborough inspiring others into the career

Dr Lucy Obolensky, a GP who supported Sir David Attenborough as he filmed the hit show Our Planet, is hoping her experience will encourage more doctors to go into general practice.

Intercity Place at night

First planning pre-application signals regeneration of Plymouth Railway Station with landmark building to educate tomorrow's health professionals

The University of Plymouth is acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of Plymouth Railway Station

Close-up view of a common lionfish (Pterois miles) courtesy of Shutterstock, Copyright: Henner Damke

Lionfish culls aim to preserve marine species and habitats in the Mediterranean Sea

Fishers and marine conservationists from the University of Plymouth are launching the first organised culls of predatory lionfish in a bid to prevent their spread across the Mediterranean Sea.

University of Plymouth campus

University launches policy to increase dialogue around menopause

The University’s Human Resources team, in partnership with trade unions and following feedback from managers and employees, has developed a new policy to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for staff experiencing symptoms of the menopause.

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University teams up with eXXpedition to tackle the plastics in our oceans

The University of Plymouth and pioneering sailing and science organisation eXXpedition are joining forces to conduct new and innovative research into the impact plastic pollution is having on our oceans.

Ocean flows coloured
with sea surface temperature data (Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Scientific Visualization Studio)

Reverse-engineered computer model provides insights into larval behaviour

A study by the University of Plymouth and the National Oceanography Centre abandons previously used methods to reveal new insights into larval behaviour in the ocean through reverse-engineering.

Michael Broad PD-STAT trial

Why get involved in clinical trials? Read Michael’s story

Michael Broad has Parkinson's, and explains his involvement in a pioneering trial currently being run by the University of Plymouth.

Community care worker joins an an elderly woman for a cup of tea while sitting at her kitchen table.

Multimillion pound project will see AI remixing radio to help people living with dementia

A £2.7 million project is to use artificial intelligence to adapt and personalise live radio, with the aim of transforming life for people living alone with dementia.

Ehealth graphic

eHealth expert named among nation’s lifesavers

Professor Ray Jones, whose research and projects focus on empowering more people to use digital health, is featured in a new Universities UK campaign.

Physio MOT

Physio students offering fitness assessments to over-60s

Physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.

Land use

Scientists use historical data for assessment of human impacts on biodiversity

Funded by the Leverhulme Trust, researchers at the University of Plymouth hope to compile the first ever comprehensive database of both land use change and its impact on plant and insect life