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Michael Legg (right) with mum Julie and brother Jamie by the University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence Wall of Hope

Student honours dad by fundraising for vital research

Computer science student Michael Legg has helped to raise over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research - which funds the University of Plymouth's Centre of Excellence researching into low-grade brain tumours.

Amboli Toad (Xanthophryne tigerina). Image Credit - Lewis Davies, University of Plymouth

Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species

New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded for the first time in critically endangered amphibians in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.

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Report shows progress of UK airports in helping people with hidden disabilities

Ian Sherriff welcomes a new Civil Aviation Authority report, as it looks to support people with disabilities such as dementia, autism and hearing loss.

Professor Iain Stewart

University gets UNESCO backing to enhance global geoscience awareness

Professor Iain Stewart, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has successfully applied to create a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society

Sustainable Earth 2018

Making positive changes for the future of our planet at Sustainable Earth 2018

The global challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters and human impacts on the environment will be among the key topics discussed during Sustainable Earth 2018 at the University of Plymouth

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People who ‘see the glass as half full’ are more likely to fall prey to mass marketing scams

Research co-authored by Professor Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science in the School of Psychology, delves into the individual differences of the scam victims

Professor Richard Thompson

New Director for University’s Marine Institute

Professor Richard Thompson, made an OBE in December 2017 for services to marine science, has become the new Director of the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute

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Academics edit book on marine renewable energy sector

Professor of Ocean Engineering Deborah Greaves and Professor of Coastal Engineering Gregorio Iglesias, from the University of Plymouth, have edited a new book outlining developments in the marine renewable energy sector

Marine litter

University commits to reduction of single use plastics

The University of Plymouth has launched a Plan for Plastics to enhance its reputation as a world-leading centre for research into the causes and impacts of marine litter, and to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated on its campuses

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University of Plymouth awarded TEF Silver

The University of Plymouth has been awarded a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students

Circuit board. Electronic computer hardware technology. Motherboard digital chip. Tech science EDA background. Integrated communication processor. Information CPU engineering 3D background. Image courtesy of Getty Images.

£25 million South West Institute of Technology plan reaches funding bid final

The University of Plymouth is part of a collaborative bid to the Department for Education to offer top-quality training and apprenticeships in higher-level technical skills

A display of work by BA (Hons) Media Arts student Mark Pearson (http://www.markpearson.co.uk/), one of those exhibiting in this year's show.

University opens doors for celebration of creativity

Organisers of an event presenting the creative work of almost 500 students and graduates are inviting the public to join them and celebrate the artistic talent in Plymouth and the region.