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Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
University of Plymouth news: A study showing how people who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average is the latest involving the University to explore links between nature and addictive behaviours.
Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean
University of Plymouth news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May
University contributes to report focused on driving development through culture, creativity and place
University of Plymouth news: Professor Chris Bennewith and Professor Katharine Willis are among the authors of Culture, Place and Development - a new publication produced by the Key Cities Innovation Network
Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research
Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the University of Plymouth.
Statisticians predict how long the new pope can expect to serve
University of Plymouth news: Based on an analysis of every pope’s age and length of service dating back more than six centuries, statisticians have suggested Pope Leo XIV could serve for around the next 14 years
University celebrates national awards in nursing and midwifery
The University of Plymouth has triumphed in two categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025
From professional sailor to celebrated midwife
University of Plymouth news: From professional sailor to celebrated midwife. Pip Raud’s personal story inspired her into midwifery – and she’s now been shortlisted for a national award.
Cornish identity and cultural landscape explored
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Plymouth professor champions arts and humanities research
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University of Plymouth is first to launch an electric boat
University of Plymouth news: In a UK first, the University of Plymouth has added a boat powered by electricity to its fleet of education and research vessels.
Students who changed paths are recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake and are shortlisted for a prize after bravely changing careers.