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Scientists embark on first study of Antarctica’s underwater avalanches

University of Plymouth news: The Antarctic Canyon Experiment (ACE) is a five-year £2.4m project being led by the University and an international consortium of partners.

Doaa Shayea - Sociology student and GB Parapowerlifter

Redefining what it means to be powerful

Doaa Shayea is a sociology student and GB Parapowerlifter, who is challenging and changing perceptions of disability

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Project aims to benefit net zero targets, soil health, biodiversity and agriculture

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of the £4million OpenLAND initiative, which aims to put the UK on a path to deliver net zero emissions by 2050

THE Awards 2024 - Outstanding Estates Team

University triumphs at the 2024 Times Higher Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University won the Outstanding Estates Team category at the annual Oscars of Higher Education

Tina Joshi

“We need to trust science, not condemn it, in order to survive”

University of Plymouth opinion: Dr Tina Joshi's commentary on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) follows her recent visit to the UN General Assembly meeting on antimicrobial resistance.

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Creative Coastal Futures

University of Plymouth news: Leading academics from the University of Plymouth have addressed colleagues from across the UK at the Key Cities Innovation Network Conference 2024.

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Reflections on COP29

University of Plymouth news: The University's delegation to COP29 reflects on the conference and the next steps to addressing the climate crisis.

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Animal characters can boost young children’s psychological development

University of Plymouth news: A new study by researchers in our School of Psychology explored the extent to which different characters influence children’s theory of mind skills.

Agri-Tech with Agri-Robotics Cornwall (ARC)

Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices

University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding

Coastal research at Porthleven, Cornwall

University of Plymouth and Louisiana State University join forces to study climate change

University of Plymouth news: The University and LSU's College of the Coast & Environment are planning to work together on a range of research and student initiatives

Dr Max Kelly, Professor Richard Thompson, Florence Parker-Jurd, Dr Francesca De Falco at INC-5

University joins delegates at final round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth-based researchers are meeting with world leaders and scientists at INC-5 in South Korea.

Big Ideas with Santander Universities

‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant

University of Plymouth news: ‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant. 10 lots of £1,000 available to University of Plymouth students thanks to Santander Universities.