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Professor Sally Hanks

Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

University of Plymouth news: Professor Sally Hanks has been named a National Teaching Fellow for her transformative work in dental education and commitment to empowering others.

Tsian Deslandes at the Devon County Show

How a Clearing student is making waves in ocean science

University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science student Tsian Deslandes has set up an initiative to encourage more people - and greater diversity - into her subject

Power lines coming from the nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk, UK

£13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation

University of Plymouth news: The University is one of the key partners in the ENLIGHT programme, which will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy – an essential material for the future deployment of nuclear power.

A critically endangered Crowned Sifaka eating some vegetables while his buddy takes a nap. Taken in Belfast Zoo, Ireland.

World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species

University of Plymouth news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.

Ash Parker

From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”

University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.

Group of postgraduate students sat around a table looking at an ipad

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.

New Students' Union Presidents 2025-2026 meet senior University staff

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.

Cargo ships entering one of the busiest ports in the world, Singapore.

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.

Dental treatment at the PDSE

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.

Marine Biology and Oceanography student Solomon Weston is supporting endurance swimmer Ross Edgley in his attempt to become the first person to swim around the Icelandic coastline

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

Wildflowers on campus

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.

Submergence in the Levinsky Gallery

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