Press office news tagged research

New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life

The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
19 February 2015
University secures seven figure sum for international research mentor programme

Plymouth University news: More than one million euros have been secured for a number of international fellowships at Plymouth University to work on a range of projects across science, health and education.
18 February 2015
UN official sees maritime expertise in abundance

Plymouth University news: The leading official at the United Nations body responsible for global safety and security in the maritime industry has visited Plymouth University as part of the preparations for World Maritime Day 2015.
11 February 2015
Exploring similarities between literary classics

Plymouth University news: groundbreaking project sees daily messages posted on Twitter using words and phrases from John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Virginia Woolf’s The Waves
10 February 2015
Heads of terms agreed for Brixham laboratory

Plymouth University news: World-leading environmental research and safety studies company Smithers Viscient pursuing the opportunity to become anchor tenant at Plymouth University’s Blue Environmental Hub
9 February 2015
Emotional charity song raises dementia funds

Plymouth University news: Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain groups have teamed up with Plymouth University to launch a bid for chart success with an emotional song that aims to highlight the full impact of dementia
5 February 2015
Professor fronts BBC documentary on oil

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s Professor Iain Stewart is fronting a ground-breaking new BBC documentary series charting the history and influence of oil production
5 February 2015
UK company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University

Plymouth University news: Seabed Resources Development Limited is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University to help in the sustainable harvesting of precious metals from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters off the coast of Mexico.
5 February 2015
Ground-shaking research into the power of winter storms

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4 February 2015
National recognition for the University of Plymouth medical research

University of Plymouth news: The Medical Schools Council's brochure "Health of the Nation", which showcases the impact of research from medical schools around the UK, includes research on MS from the University of Plymouth
29 January 2015
Plymouth backs government report on university and business collaboration

Plymouth University news: A report from the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, that calls for increased GDP investment in research and development, has been welcomed by Plymouth University.
27 January 2015
Plymouth University tops the People and Planet Green League

Plymouth University news: Plymouth has been ranked number one by the People and Planet Green League, maintaining its six-year run of top-four placings and its position as the overall best performer since the league began,
20 January 2015