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Microplastics pioneer named among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been included on the TIME100 list for his groundbreaking work to address the global plastics crisis

High Commissioner of India visits University of Plymouth

High Commissioner of India visits University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: The High Commissioner of India to the UK, Mr Vikram Doraiswami has visited the University of Plymouth.

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Sharing opportunities in worldwide dementia care

University of Plymouth news: The National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference was led by the University of Plymouth

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UK and South Korea collaborate to advance personalised corneal treatments

University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a £1.4million international project looking to significantly improve surgical precision and outcomes for patients undergoing corneal treatments

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University’s new partnership to offer breadth of programmes in Egypt

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Delta University for Science and Technology have established a new partnership that will strengthen academic ties between the UK and Egypt.

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Studies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA

University of Plymouth news: The latest results of ongoing research by the University, and spinout company Amprologix, will be presented to leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at ESCMID Global 2025

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University manages UK’s first trial into potential for anti-viral drug to treat long COVID

University of Plymouth news: The University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit is managing a groundbreaking project looking to find an effective treatment for the symptoms of long COVID

Harry Bateman - Young Rail Professional of the Year 2025

Graduate celebrates success at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025

University of Plymouth news: Harry Bateman, a BSc (Hons) Business Management graduate now working as a Business Development Graduate at Alstom, was named Young Rail Professional of the Year at the annual industry event

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Celebrating our first dual graduates with Ukrainian partner

University of Plymouth news - Celebrating our first dual graduates with Ukrainian partner

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Ofsted praises ‘exceptionally nurturing and inclusive’ nursery

University of Plymouth news: Freshlings Nursery at the University of Plymouth has been named outstanding in all areas at a recent Ofsted inspection.

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Medical student’s research to raise awareness of life-limiting condition

University of Plymouth news: Fifth-year medical student Ahsan Ali has published a review article into a genetic condition, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Law Society President Richard Atkinson visiting the University of Plymouth's Law Clinic

Law Clinic is a vital resource

University of Plymouth news: Students and staff in the University of Plymouth’s law team welcomed President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Richard Atkinson, as part of his bicentennial tour.