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Novelist and creative writing academic shortlisted for prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Plymouth University news: University academic and graduate Tom Vowler, an award-winning writer, has been chosen for a final 21, from 6,000 entries, in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Scientists identify cause of the ‘sea fangle’ phenomenon
Plymouth University news: In a new paper published in Biological Conservation, scientists at the university say plastic pollution is causing damage to Pink Sea Fan populations and leading to 'sea fangles' being washed up on shore.
How arts can give more people 'a seat at the table'
Dr Clare Pettinger has contributed to new report by the Food Research Collaboration on how art-based research methods could help identify and address food-related problems.
FLUX competition sees winners fly high
A team of law students, Magnum Opus, has won this year’s FLUX competition after planning a Kite Flying Festival for local charity, St Luke’s Hospice.
Plymouth physio elected onto national board
Physiotherapy lecturer Amanda Denton has been voted onto the national board of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Teenage patient’s plea to help fund research for brain tumours
Plymouth University news: Treatment for a brain tumour has left teenager Charlotte Reid with life-changing symptoms, yet she is doing her bit to support research at the University of Plymouth for better more effective therapies
Scientists use satellite data to build detailed geological picture of remote landscapes
Scientists at the University of Plymouth have been awarded access to cutting edge data captured during the TanDEM-X satellite mission in order to gain a better understanding of our planet’s geomorphology
University strengthens ties with HKU SPACE
The University of Plymouth has strengthened its ties with the University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE).
New STEM strategic plan unveiled to drive growth in Plymouth’s digital and technology sector
Plymouth University news: Lord Lucas and Philip Virgo, of the Digital Policy Alliance, visit Plymouth and the University to announce a new pilot programme to boost digital skills in the region
Conrad Humphreys relives the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' in the Marine Institute Public Lecture
Plymouth University news: British sailor Conrad Humphreys tells a packed audience at the Marine Institute spring public lecture how the re-staging of the Mutiny on the Bounty for a documentary was one of the sternest tests of his career
Conference explores means to communicate without words
More than 100 delegates including renowned artists and academics attended a conference at the University of Plymouth exploring how communication happens without the use of words
UPSU takes Varsity crown for 5th consecutive year
University of Plymouth Students' Union beat the University of St Mark and St John 22-14 in the annual sporting competition.