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PhD candidate takes part in international mission exploring the science of space exploration

Benjamin Pothier, a PhD candidate at the University of Plymouth’s Planetary Collegium, is taking part in a mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars

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Scientists help secure Government inquiry into impact of funding policy on diversity

Scientists from the University of Plymouth have played a key role in securing a new Government inquiry into the impact of science funding policy on equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

The delegates of the second annual MARCOM-DCSS Sea Power Conference

University and NATO host second annual Sea Power Conference

The second annual MARCOM-DCSS Sea Power Conference was held in Kingston-Upon-Thames and brought together a host of maritime experts to discuss contemporary deterrence

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University hosts event to uncover hidden artefacts of World War One

The University of Plymouth’s School of Humanities and Performing Arts is hosting a Digital Collection Day as part of the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation’s Lest we Forget project.

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University leads first UK-wide assessment of changes in plankton community

Scientists led by the University of Plymouth have completed the first ever assessment of how plankton communities are changing in coastal waters and shelf seas around the UK

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University spinout to play key role in research to protect US military from deadly viruses

The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, is to play a central role in a multi-million-dollar project to protect US military forces from Ebola, Lassa fever and other deadly zoonotic viruses

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Seeing through another’s eyes – research shows for the first time how we use others’ viewpoints to make decisions

New research by the University of Plymouth has provided the first direct evidence that we often use other people’s eyes to see situations and make judgements.

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London Mozart Players come to Plymouth to help launch new classical concert programme

The UK’s longest-established chamber orchestra is bringing its world-class sound to the South West in the first of a new concert series organised by The Arts Institute at the University of Plymouth.

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Supergen ORE Hub launch a big hit

The new Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub launched to a packed house at its first annual assembly event, held at the University of Plymouth.

The signing of the agreement, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Judith Petts, CBE, centre.

University of Plymouth renews strategic partnership with Navitas

The University has renewed its partnership with Navitas, which will see the company continue to provide pathways for international students at Plymouth

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New study looking to prevent hospital admissions of older people in Cornwall

Helen Lyndon's study will develop, implement and test a nurse-led intervention to improve healthy living in older people with frailty.

Rural schools

Report warns of isolation for coastal and rural schools

Policy makers, funding agencies, organisations and stakeholders should review their practices and funding mechanisms to support schools that are educationally isolated, according to a new report by the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University