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Celebrating excellence in Postgraduate Research
University of Plymouth news: The University has achieved a place in the UK’s top 20 Higher Education institutions in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2025.
Supporting students at every step
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has welcomed the new team representing its students at the executive level.
Upskilling the maritime workforce to enable cleaner shipping
University of Plymouth news: The University is addressing one of the key challenges in shipping’s energy transition: upskilling the workforce to use low and zero-carbon fuels.
South West MPs support campaign for more dental training places
University of Plymouth news: More than 20 MPs from across the region have now backed the University's ambition to take on 25% more dental students each year.
Student joins support crew of record-breaking endurance challenge
University of Plymouth news: Marine Biology and Oceanography student Solomon Weston is working as the scientific officer on board Ross Edgley's 1,000-mile swimming expedition around the coast of Iceland
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University of Plymouth shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
Exhibition invites audiences to immerse themselves in light
University of Plymouth news: Submergence is on show at the University this summer and will also be used to explore potential benefits of immersive experiences for autistic people
So what do the world’s coastlines look like in 2025?
University of Plymouth news: An international group of scientists, led by the University and the Marine Biological Association, revisited turn-of-the-century forecasts about threats that would face the world’s shorelines
University experts continue push for global shipping sustainability
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University attended a Westminster event to showcase work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region.
Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
University of Plymouth news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition
Are sewage spills and coastal winds contributing to airborne microplastics?
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution
Plymouth MPs launch campaign for more dental training places
University of Plymouth news: Plymouth’s three Members of Parliament have joined forces to argue for a 25% increase in the number of dental students who can be trained at the University