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University of Plymouth partner colleges agree to merge

University of Plymouth news: Two colleges with close links to Plymouth University have merged to create a centre offering outstanding further and higher education to students across Somerset
16 June 2016
Construction graduate part of research labs development

University of Plymouth news: A Construction Management graduate who left the University of Plymouth with a first is now assistant site management at our flagship Derriford Research Facility development.
16 June 2016
Funding for PhD post in dementia with Lewy bodies research

Plymouth University news: Research into dementia with Lewy bodies at Plymouth University has received a boost from charity BRACE, which is helping to fund a PhD post
15 June 2016
Student employees celebrated in national competition

Plymouth University news: Plymouth students who excel in part-time work and full-time study have been celebrated by the National Association of Student Employment Services (NASES).
14 June 2016
Brain tumour fight inspires mum’s charity challenge

Plymouth University news: Jo Martin, whose four-year old daughter Leah has a brain tumour, is to fight her fear of heights by abseiling to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research and research at Plymouth University
10 June 2016
Artists set for grand Hot ’16 Exhibition at Plymouth University

Plymouth University news: The annual arts degree show - this year titled Hot '16 - is set to launch with work on display from hundreds of talented arts students
9 June 2016
Sea swimming exhibition makes Plymouth first port of call

Plymouth University news: An exhibition exploring the inspirational effects of sea bathing is coming to Plymouth University next month.
8 June 2016
Ramadan event aims to bring together communities

Plymouth University news: Students from Plymouth University are organising a Ramadan Tent event designed to bring the community together through the shared pleasure of food and drink
6 June 2016
Food for thought as University embraces Dietitians Week

Plymouth University news: Good food, healthy eating and wellbeing at work are all themes being supported by the University as part of National Dietitians Week.
6 June 2016
New review investigates the health benefit of contact with the natural environment

Plymouth University news: While a new review led by an academic from Plymouth University finds no effect on health and well-being, it did find limited evidence for the health benefit of contact with nature.
2 June 2016
Plymouth scientists get first look at new research facility

Plymouth University news: Scientists from medicine, dentistry and biomedicine at Plymouth University took their first tour of the new £17 million Derriford Research Facility as it is being built
1 June 2016
STORMLAMP project to shine light on the impact of waves on lighthouses

University of Plymouth news: A joint research project funded by a £1 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grant will look at the impact that the sea has upon some of the most exposed rock-based lighthouses.
31 May 2016