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Professor Richard Davies, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth, addresses delegates at the Land, Sea, Air conference held at the University in November 2025

Defence leaders and autonomy innovators gather in Plymouth for Land, Sea, Air conference

University of Plymouth news: Organised by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and hosted at the University of Plymouth, Land, Sea, Air was designed to explore how the region can become a world-leading hub for autonomous systems

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New report calls for a higher qualified workforce of early childhood professionals

A new report, led by the University of Plymouth, is calling for stronger action across all four UK nations to strengthen qualification requirements for the early years workforce.

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University appoints its first Professors of Practice

University of Plymouth news: Ian McFadzen and Sam Duffield have been appointed the University's first Professors of Practice and will use their experience in industry to benefit staff and students across the Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Non-invasive technology can shape the brain’s reward-seeking mechanisms

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth has found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain

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Inspiring photographers shortlisted for Portrait of Britain

Three photographers from the University of Plymouth have made the final of the UK’s biggest annual photography competition - The Portrait of Britain Award.

Helsing's first UK Resilience Factory was opened in Plymouth by the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon John Healey MP, alongside company leadership and staff, civic representatives, and industry partners

University supports opening of company’s first UK Resilience Factory

University of Plymouth news: Staff and students from the University attended the official opening of the first UK Resilience Factory established by the defence technology company, Helsing.

Temperate rainforests support unique biodiversity and climate regulation

Rainforests under threat: report calls for protection and restoration to help the South West’s temperate rainforests thrive

University of Plymouth news: A new report – The State of the South West Rainforests – highlights that around 40% of the region offers the appropriate climatic conditions to support a rainforest landscape

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New sensory study room opens for healthcare students in Cornwall

University of Plymouth news: A new sensory study room has opened in Cornwall to support students as they pursue their healthcare careers.

Gordon Meadow and Professor Richard Davies

SeaBot Maritime and the University of Plymouth sign landmark agreement

University of Plymouth news: SeaBot Maritime and the University of Plymouth have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the start of a strategic partnership to advance innovation, research, and skills development in marine autonomy.

Mick Hanley and El Barrett

Student in the running for Portrait Artist of the Year

University of Plymouth news: Ecology and Conservation student El Barrett explains how their passion for art complements their professional study, after being selected to appear in the televised competition, Portrait Artist of the Year.

In an effort to study the impacts of coastal flooding and sea level rise, University of Plymouth researchers made field observations in January and July 2022 on the island of Fiyoaree, at the south west tip of the Huvadhoo Atoll in the Maldives

Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise

University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have warned that predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with an increase in extreme weather and wave conditions, could result in presently rare flooding events happening every two to three years by around 2050

International medical graduates currently make up just over 40% of the nation’s medical workforce, according to recent figures from the General Medical Council

Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates

University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and other leading medical schools is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS