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Cold and frosty morning in Dartmoor National Park, Devon

University research informs government report into future management of protected landscapes

Research conducted at the University of Plymouth has featured in a government report examining the future challenges facing National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Ocean acidification

Expert backs international call for action to safeguard our oceans

Professor Jason Hall-Spencer, from the University of Plymouth, has backed a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealing the extent of the crisis facing humanity as the ocean and its services begin to show signs of collapse

Mark White, Hospital Director at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre (centre)
flanked by Wendy Wilson, Founder and Chair of Plymouth and District Bowel
Cancer Support Group (to his left) and Dr Selina Goodman, Genetic Counsellor
from the University of Plymouth (to his right) with members of the Plymouth and
District Bowel Cancer Support Group

Bowel cancer event focuses on family links for early diagnosis

Dr Selina Goodman, a genetic counsellor at the University, gave a talk to members of the Plymouth and District Bowel Cancer Support Group at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre

Zubenelgenubi: The Price to be Paid, a film by Serena Korda, 2019

Exhibition retells classic tale for an age of ecological crisis

An epic maritime poem will be the inspiration for a major exhibition of international art in Plymouth.

Professor Iain Stewart with E.ON UK CEO Michael Lewis

Professor Iain Stewart backing new clean air campaign

Professor Iain Stewart has publicly backed E.ON's Clean Air campaign following the launch of their London installation, Lungs.

James Cleverly MP visit to PDSE Devonport Dental Education Facility 

Government Minister visits Plymouth to see pioneering community dentistry facility

A Cabinet Minister has praised the work of the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) CIC in offering free treatment to people currently experiencing homelessness in the city.

Andy Hughes Plastic Scoop

Is GTA5 mirroring the advance of climate change and plastic pollution?

Plastic Scoop is an innovative new film created by artist Andy Hughes and Dr Mandy Bloomfield, Lecturer in English at the University of Plymouth.

Getty image 619737780. Father reading to son.

Parental involvement plays key role in children’s academic attainment, research shows

New research has shown how parental engagement has a positive effect on a child’s academic attainment – regardless of age or socio-economic status.

ICCMR new BSc image

Research expertise to be shared with undergraduates through new Computing, Audio and Music Technology degree, launching 2020

A unique new degree programme is building on world-leading research and expertise to equip graduates for careers in music, audio, computing and creative technology.

Professor Rob Sneyd – Executive Dean PUPSMD

Emeritus Professor awarded prestigious honour by the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Rob Sneyd, Emeritus Professor of the University of Plymouth, has become only the fourth person to receive the Gold Medal from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, its highest honour for Fellows.

The C-Worker 4 can travel at speed up to 7 knots and stay at sea for up to 48 hours (Image: L3Harris)

University secures cutting edge unmanned marine vessel to support Devon businesses

The University of Plymouth has secured a state of the art unmanned marine vessel, developed and supplied by L3Harris, capable of conducting high tech research off the South West coast

Dr Nuria Bonet and Charlotte Storey

Project offers new lease of life to disabled former musicians

Participants are being sought for a life changing project designed to help injured or ill former musicians reconnect with the joy of playing.