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The actual island of Fatato, part of Tuvalu in the Pacific Ocean north of New Zealand

Study aims to provide accurate assessment of impact of future sea level rises on coral reef islands

Remote islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have for many years been considered vulnerable to climate change, but research by the universities of Plymouth and Auckland is seeking to demonstrate they are more resilient than previously suggested

A view of the Port Eliot Festival with 2017 branding / logo

University enhances creative opportunities through collaboration with Port Eliot Festival

The University of Plymouth will be creating exciting opportunities for students, staff and the public alike as it expands its partnership with the iconic Port Eliot Festival

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£2.7m European funding to improve eHealth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

The University of Plymouth and a collaboration of Cornish and national partners have been awarded £2.7m European funding to improve the use of eHealth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The COAST Lab

Competitive call offers access to world-leading marine renewable energy testing facilities

The MaRINET2 project which will offer free access to a world-leading network of testing and research infrastructures – including the University of Plymouth’s COAST laboratory – is now open for applications

Youngsters from across Cornwall at their Children's University graduation - Picture: David Edmonds

Devon and Cornwall Children’s University graduations

Children from across Devon and Cornwall have graduated after completing hundreds of hours of extra-curricular learning activities with the Devon and Cornwall Children’s University, managed by the University of Plymouth

Girls into Geosciences

Athena SWAN Bronze award rewards efforts to inspire female scientists

The University of Plymouth has received further recognition for its commitment to supporting women in the sciences after its School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences received a Bronze Athena SWAN award

PUPSMD Athena SWAN Silver

Prestigious Athena SWAN Silver Award for Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Plymouth University news: An Athena SWAN Silver Award has been achieved by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry in recognition of its efforts in fostering a culture of equality and fairness

Launch of NurSus TOOLKIT

European project to teach sustainability in nursing

University launches the NurSusTOOLKIT – a new European resource to embed sustainability into nursing and health education

Lyn Fearn with her children Mael and Amy, and husband Eifion, who featured on The One Show

Film supporting young children of parents with Parkinson’s disease features on The One Show

Plymouth University news: A film designed to support the growing number of primary school-aged children whose lives are affected by a parent with Parkinson's disease, has been featured on The One Show on BBC1

Professor Liz Kay and her MBE

Plymouth dental academic and clinician receives Member of the Order of the British Empire

Plymouth University news: Professor Liz Kay, Foundation Dean Peninsula Dental School, has received her MBE for services to dental education from HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace

Space medicine

Medical guidelines for astronauts

Plymouth University news: A new systematic review group of aerospace medicine will benefit aerospace clinicians and their astronaut patients - and may also contribute to human health on Earth

Dr Tim O’Hare, Deputy Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences, with Professor S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor of Nitte University in India

University signs Memorandum of Understanding to further research into climate change

The University of Plymouth and Nitte University in India have entered a formal partnership to further research into the impact of climate change on the marine environment and public health