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Girls into Geoscience 2020 gives pupils a virtual insight into the Earth sciences
Girls into Geoscience, coordinated by the University of Plymouth, will be an online-only event in 2020 and more than 250 girls from across the UK and Ireland have signed up to take part.
Student releases music single with women’s charity Trevi House
A medical student on an intercalated music degree at Plymouth has released a single to help raise funds for Trevi House
University of Plymouth design students honoured by the Royal Society of Arts
Two final year undergraduates at the University of Plymouth have been honoured by the Royal Society of Arts at the annual Student Design Awards.
Research project to investigate whether thermal imaging can promote the early identification of defects in construction projects
The University has been awarded nearly £200,000 to research the role that thermal imaging cameras can play in the construction process and improving the energy performance of new builds and refurbishments.
Study uses water data to map population changes caused by tourism
A two-year research project led by the University of Plymouth aims to assess the pressures placed by tourism on the South West’s resources and infrastructure
Academic named among UK’s leading female engineers
Professor Deborah Greaves has been listed by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) among its Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability.
Scientists make step forward in development of COVID-19 animal vaccines
The Vaccine Group, a spinout company from the University of Plymouth, has revealed its first two possible vaccines to tackle COVID-19 in animals have proved successful in pre-animal trial laboratory testing
Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
Virtual Student Internship programme for Cornish and Isles of Scilly businesses
The University is among the partners for an innovative virtual internship programme for businesses in Cornwall.
Online abuse expert helps Facebook, Google and others shape new approach to child protection
An academic specialising in child sexual exploitation has given expert guidance to Facebook, Google, Microsoft and other tech giants as they publish a new 15-year roadmap on protecting young people against online harm.
Island ‘drowning’ is not inevitable as sea levels rise
An international study led by the University of Plymouth suggests coral reef islands across the world could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising sea.
University contributes to government review on marine protected areas
Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to the Benyon Review, a major UK Government report into the potential benefits of highly protected marine areas