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Anneliese Hodge - STEM for Britain Award

PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award

University of Plymouth news: Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category of the competition, the finals of which are held annually at the Houses of Parliament

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Alumni Awards 2025

University of Plymouth news: The winners of the University's first Alumni Awards have been announced, recognising the positive impact our graduates are making locally and globally

Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

University celebrates a decade of funding for brain tumour research

University of Plymouth news: Over the past 10 years and more, the University’s research has been significant in helping advance understanding of brain tumours and develop potential treatments

The clear Nyang River enters the muddy Yarlung Tsangpo River, showing different trends in sediment flux

Increased rainfall and vegetation changes result in sediment shifts at the Roof of the World

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of an international project which has explored how changes in the global climate are altering the behaviour of rivers as they flow from the Himalayas

Red crabs on Christmas Island

Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs

University of Plymouth news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.

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Powering up Plymouth’s economy

University of Plymouth news: University plays vital role in Plymouth Economic Strategy and Delivery Plan.

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What would you do with an extra £1,000 over the summer?

What would you do with an extra £1,000 over the summer?

View of Saltash, Cornwall from Plymouth, Devon across the River Tamar

University helps to lead calls for investment in coastal communities

University of Plymouth news: Research coordinated by the University is central to a new report that calls for a comprehensive strategy to tackle disadvantage and improve lives in coastal towns and cities

International Women's Day 2025

Accelerating action this International Women’s Day

Women from the across the University of Plymouth and beyond have shared successes and challenged expectations at special events marking International Women’s Day

Plastic bottle and other plastic marine litter on a beach

Study highlights how population density and location shape litter levels facing UK communities

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University is the first UK-based research to investigate the links between geography, community and patterns of litter accumulation in the environment

Winners's trophy

Nursing and midwifery excellence recognised in national awards

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted in seven categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards – with one student nominated in three.

Fitzroy alumni - Pam Frost, David Adkins, Shelley Oliver, Rachel Goodsell and Ben Siu

Meet the alumni who brought Plymouth’s new business school to life

The £14.5million redevelopment of the Fitzroy Building was led by University of Plymouth graduates using their skills to inspire the next generation.