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Legless in London – new board game inspired by research carried out by Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Dr Ryan Sweet

Board game bringing disability history to life wins international award

University of Plymouth news: Legless in London, inspired by the research of Lecturer in English and Creative Writing Dr Ryan Sweet, won a major prize at the 2025 Games for Change Awards in New York

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Tiny ocean migrants play a massive role in Southern Ocean carbon storage

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University were involved in a new study which reveals for the first time that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration

PhD research Maryam Shah working in the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

University research paves the way for more personalised and effective brain tumour treatments

University of Plymouth news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma

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University experts help unlock the Secrets of the Sea

University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local marine research with global significance

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Mapping the gaps: new global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data

University of Plymouth news: A new study by Dr Amelia Bridges and Professor Kerry Howell, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, highlights just how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is

University of Plymouth and Offshore Shellfish Ltd at the 2025 Aquaculture UK Awards

Offshore mussel farm collaboration wins at the Aquaculture UK Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University and Offshore Shellfish Ltd picked up the prestigious Collaboration Award at the 2025 Aquaculture UK Awards

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Plymouth ranked among world’s 100 best universities for sustainability

University of Plymouth news: The University has placed 84th globally – and 15th in the UK – in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

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Project awarded funding to explore impact of integrated community service delivery models in coastal areas

University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading an initiative exploring the experiences, lives and health consequences of young people in coastal communities

The Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) was among the winners at the Environment Agency’s Flood & Coast Excellence Awards

National award for Devon Resilience Innovation Project

University of Plymouth news: Academics and PhD researchers from the University of Plymouth are playing an important role in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), which has just won an award from the Environment Agency

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Plymouth to be national centre for marine autonomy

University of Plymouth news: The University is among the key partners in a programme that will reinforce Plymouth’s place as a hub of marine autonomy expertise and excellence.

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Reducing oxygen for critically ill patients does not harm chances of survival

University of Plymouth news: The University led the UK-ROX trial, which sought to establish whether a strategy of conservative oxygen therapy would reduce mortality rates among ICU patients

VIPs sign Plymouth's Civic Engagement Agreement

New Civic Engagement Agreement to benefit Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: New Civic Engagement Agreement to benefit Plymouth. Anchor institutions unite in a pioneering collaboration.