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Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and the Marine Biological Association led a study that combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy
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£1m project aims to forecast long-term effects of debris transported by natural disasters
University of Plymouth news: Led by the University, the SUPERSLUG initiative will assess how sediment moved by landslides, avalanches and other extreme events can impact river systems and the landscapes and communities near them
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‘Amazing’ program inspires future students into engineering
University of Plymouth news: The Engineering for Inclusion program, a project to remove barriers into engineering, has been hailed a huge success.
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University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
University of Plymouth news: Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop a landmark document, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which emphasises the critical role of plankton for the planet.
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£2.4 million project aims to help people with multiple long-term conditions stay well
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of a major new project aiming to establish some of the common issues that exist for people living with more than one health condition.
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“Two days in Plymouth made me want to stay for the year”
Kyra Rosas came to the University on international exchange from Florida.
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Demand-side actions could help construction sector deliver on net-zero targets
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060.
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
University of Plymouth news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.
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First national conference highlights the global importance of temperate rainforests
University of Plymouth news: The UK's first temperate rainforests conference was hosted at the University of Plymouth and brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners.
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Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet
University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee, Lecturer in Energy Transitions, played a significant role in the science team behind a major report published by the United Nations
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Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
University of Plymouth news - Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
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Innovative wave energy project receives green light from European Union
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is a key partner in the €19.6 million WEDUSEA project, which aims to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation.
