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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’

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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

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.

Ian Sherriff holding sunflower lanyard

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

Optometry

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

Students at Delta University for Science and Technology

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.

Professor Mat Upton

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

COVID-19

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