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Sunscreen bottle and sunglasses on the sand, with the sea in the background.

Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation

University of Plymouth news: Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining any environmental threats posed by the chemical compounds in sunscreen.

Volunteers helping a diverse group of people with disabilities. People include blind male character and female in wheelchair, male with prosthetic arm and female with prosthetic leg.

Disabled students to shape national guidance on disability support

University of Plymouth news: The Addressing Disparity of Provision initiative aims to ensure all students with disabilities have access to inclusive education and personal experiences during their time at university

Pam Frost, pictured here paddleboarding with her son, is a Project Manager at the University of Plymouth and has previously completed a Business Management degree and Project Management degree apprenticeship

“Even if you think you can’t do something, you definitely can”

University of Plymouth news: “Even if you think you can’t do something, you definitely can.” Project Manager Pam Frost outlines her career journey during National Apprenticeship Week - and encourages others to explore study options.

Dr Thomas Davies talks to Lord Patrick Vallance at Evidence Week 2025

Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week

University of Plymouth news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture

The Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey has been monitoring the oceans since 1931

Pairing old and new technologies could unlock advances in plankton science

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University highlights the benefits of existing long-term plankton monitoring programmes and emerging technologies in monitoring the health of our seas

Dr Sally Abey, Professor Richard Davies and Professor Bob Fern outside Hepworth House, set to become the new Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE)

New £7.7 million centre to offer best in eyecare teaching and practice

University of Plymouth news - New £7.7million centre to offer best in eyecare teaching and practice

A mockup showing what the new Peninsula Dental Education Practice will look like once complete

City centre clinic helps to address urgent demand for dental services in Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: A new dental education practice will give final-year students the opportunity to treat patients who do not currently have an NHS dentist

Eroding dunes 

Study highlights the complex changes and threats facing Cornwall’s sand dunes

University of Plymouth news: New research carried out by the University, through the Making Space for Sand project, has developed a means of predicting dune evolution on a regional scale

Liver render visualising hepatology

Study explores whether dietary supplement could provide first effective treatment for cirrhosis

University of Plymouth news: The University is leading the BOOST trial, which will assess whether the HMB supplement can benefit some of the 60,000 people living with the liver condition in the UK

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£6.5m project aims to revolutionise mental health treatment using ultrasound

University of Plymouth news: The University is working with NHS and industry partners to test a device using ultrasound to improve mood and reduce depression

Rear view of a mature man walking down the street with his children. He is holding his sons hand and carrying his baby daughter.

“I’ve got four people in my house, but I only actually get money to keep three of us alive”

University of Plymouth news: New research by Citizens Advice Plymouth and the University of Plymouth explores the impacts of the Two-child Limit Policy on families in Plymouth

Diver underwater coming to the surface in a quarry.

World-first masters to combine expedition and diving medicine

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is launching a world-first postgraduate qualification combining the two to support healthcare delivery in some of the world’s harshest environments.