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University of Plymouth prepares to shine at Illuminate

University students, graduates and staff are taking part in the 2019 Illuminate festival at three venues across the city.

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University of Plymouth awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics work

The University has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in respect of its research into microplastics

Biofilm of antibiotic resistant bacteria, close up view. Rod-shaped and spherical bacteria. Shutterstock image

Global challenges intertwined: how climate change is linked to antimicrobial resistance

For World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2019, Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology Dr Tina Joshi examines the interaction between arguably the two greatest current threats to humankind: climate change and the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Dartmoor ponies are among the most iconic species of any British moorland (Credit Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth) WEB

Research suggests ponies could play critical role in Dartmoor's future health

A research project – coordinated by the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust with researchers at the University of Plymouth - suggests ponies make a positive contribution to conservation management on Dartmoor

Heavy rain falls across Dartmoor on Saturday 09 November 2019 (Credit Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth)

Future rainfall could far outweigh current climate predictions, study suggests

The UK’s uplands could in future see significantly more annual rainfall than is currently being predicted in national climate models, according to new research by the University of Plymouth

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University of Plymouth takes lead role in national Climate Commission

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth, Professor Judith Petts CBE, is heading up the new Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Leaders

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Project on mental health treatment in deprived areas shortlisted for Mind Media Award

A series of items about antidepressant use on Radio 4's PM programme featuring a collaborative project between the universities of Exeter and Plymouth has been shortlisted in the Mind Media Awards.

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Cats of the sea – ‘laser chasers’ offer insights into territorial behaviour of wild fishes

The University of Plymouth has led research into the behaviour of wild fishes as part of its ongoing monitoring of the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area

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Entrepreneurs set to gather for the Plymouth Startup Weekend

The University of Plymouth gears up for its second Techstars Startup Weekend

Supergen ORE Research Landscape

Supergen ORE Hub launches interactive webtool to bring together UK Offshore Renewable Energy research

The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has launched an interactive Research Landscape to communicate Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) research

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Bigg, Anna Rowe and Emily Jenkins at The Fat Duck

University partners with 3 Michelin star The Fat Duck to boost hospitality education

Undergraduate students will get to work with one of the world’s most high-profile chefs and restaurants thanks to a new partnership struck by the University of Plymouth.

Fishing nets

Project aims to transform how fishing industry deals with discarded nets

The University of Plymouth is among the partners in the INdIGO (INnovative fIshing Gear for Ocean) project, which has received €2.9million from the Interreg VA France (Channel) England (FCE) European Programme.