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Mark Prior and Dr Darren Aoki with Kate and Stephen Wentworth

Hands on history: from the frontline to the University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: Kate Wentworth has donated 146 letters and other documents from family members who served during the First World War.

Josh Fedrick training

Epic fundraising challenge to raise awareness of severe condition

University of Plymouth news: Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for Huntington’s disease research.

The University of Plymouth and Europe’s largest defence technology company, Helsing, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy

University and Helsing forge new partnership to drive innovation

University of Plymouth news: The University and Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology company, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy.

The University of Plymouth has joined partners from the city and the wider South West to showcase Plymouth’s status as the UK’s National Centre for Marine Autonomy (NCMA) to a global audience

University helps to showcase National Centre for Marine Autonomy unveiled at Oceanology International 2026

University of Plymouth news: Senior leaders from the University have joined researchers, technicians, students, and graduates at the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy at Oceanology International 2026

CETUS survey work with HydroSurv

Delivering innovation and education in marine autonomy

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is part of a city delegation to Oceanology International 2026, the world’s premier biennial ocean technology exhibition, for the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy

Aerial view of pod of bottlenose dolphin swimming in the ocean

Partnership develops real-time marine mammal detection system

University of Plymouth news: A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) combines expertise in marine conservation, robotics, marine autonomy and sensor technology from the University of Plymouth and MSeis

International Women's Day event 2026 speakers

Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day

University of Plymouth: Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day (2026). The University held events to mark this year’s theme of Rights, Justice, Action.

Laurie Page in University Library (Appledore Book Festival scholarship winner)

Creative writing student wins scholarship prize

University of Plymouth English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival

Dr Jon Gil Ranedo and Dr Claudia Barros, from the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, will investigate how changes in glioma stem cells affect their vulnerability and whether that can be used to identify novel therapies

Research hopes to uncover new vulnerabilities in glioma tumour cells

University of Plymouth news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre have been awarded funding to explore the role oncolytic viruses – which selectively infect and kill tumour cells – might play in the treatment of certain forms of brain tumour.

A diver next to cannon on the wreck of HMS Colossus on the seabed off the Isles of Scilly. The photo was supplied in connection with the new Common Enforcement Manual for Heritage Crime at Sea developed by Historic England and the University of Plymouth

New measures to protect historic shipwrecks from the threat of heritage crime

University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University have worked with Historic England to develop guidance designed to clamp down on illegal activity involving England’s underwater cultural heritage

A father and a boy with autism are playing at the table, using toys to help the child develop motor and cognitive skills.

Project aims to transform care and support for families with an autistic child

University of Plymouth news: A major trial led by the University is examining whether SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) can significantly improve the mental health, wellbeing, and functioning of families with an autistic child

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University contributes to ambitious plan for food security and growth

University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University’s Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS) have worked with partners across the Great South West consortium on the new Agrifood Growth Plan