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The Facade of St. Peter's Basilica upon Leo XIV's first appearance

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

Student Nursing Times Awards 2025 apprenticeship winners

University celebrates national awards in nursing and midwifery

The University of Plymouth has triumphed in two categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025

Pip Raud student midwife

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.

The Poet, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 61 cm by Danny Fox.

Cornish identity and cultural landscape explored

University of Plymouth news - Cornish identity and cultural landscape explored

Jaideep Gupte and Professor Katharine Willis

Plymouth professor champions arts and humanities research

University of Plymouth news - Plymouth professor champions arts and humanities research

Electric boat launch

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.

Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake

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.

Dr Gustav Kuhn

Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work

University of Plymouth news: Research compared insights from performers and the public.

Employer Engagement Opportunities

University shortlisted for national careers award

University of Plymouth news: University shortlisted for national careers award. Supporting our students and graduates while raising the profile of the South West.

Exercise Pilgrim at Home Park football stadium

Paramedics of the future test their skills in simulated terror attack

University of Plymouth news: Home Park hosts ‘Exercise Pilgrim’

Virtual tour. panoramic. sutton harbour

UK Government needs multi-port solution to maximise benefits to the nation’s economy

University of Plymouth news: The University is working with partners across the region to unlock major investment and infrastructure opportunities linked to the planned growth of the floating offshore wind sector

Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS

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