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Vice-Chancellor made DBE in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024
University of Plymouth news: Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE recognised for services to higher education and sustainability, 14 June 2024
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Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have shown for the first time that when sandhoppers want to enter a period of deep sleep they have the means through which to increase their magnesium levels so they reach a state of enforced rest
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University named among world’s best for minimising waste and marine excellence
University of Plymouth news: The Times Higher Impact Rankings have praised the University for its research and activities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Students’ work showcased in National Portrait Gallery
University of Plymouth news: Photography students have seen their work displayed in the Photo Portrait Now exhibition.
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Busiest year yet for Careers Mentoring
University of Plymouth news - Busiest year yet for Careers Mentoring
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Academic shares expertise on 80th anniversary of D-Day
University of Plymouth in the news: Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor in History, was interviewed by the world’s media as commemorations took place for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Peatlands are nature's unsung climate warriors
University of Plymouth news: Dr Scott Davidson explains how peatlands have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.
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South West ‘living lab’ to answer key sustainability questions
University of Plymouth news: A ground-breaking research centre is turning South West England into a 'living laboratory' with the intention of answering some of agriculture’s most pressing sustainability questions.
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Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region
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Could the Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?
University of Plymouth news: A study led by students and staff at the University has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the waters of the popular tourist attraction
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New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development
University of Plymouth news: New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development. The model performs a task that biologists have struggled with for centuries.
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Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University say that as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new findings highlight the importance of understanding alternative materials, their impacts and how to dispose of them
