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Lord Matthew Taylor

Government adviser to outline vision of Garden Villages to solve housing shortage

Plymouth University news: A vision designed to address the UK’s housing shortage by building dozens of new ‘Garden Villages’ will be outlined during an event at Plymouth University

Plymouth marine history

Rich history of Plymouth harbour detailed in new study

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth academics have published a paper detailing the historical importance of the city’s waters and their continuing impact on science, travel and ecology.

H4H launch

University joins forces with Help for Heroes Recovery Centre

Plymouth University news: University has launched a collaboration with Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre to offer outstanding learning opportunities to students and wounded serving and veteran forces personnel.

Varsity sports challenge

University Varsity sports event

Plymouth University news: Varsity, the annual sporting event between University of St Mark & St John and Plymouth University, is due to take place from 3-9 March 2016

Marine Station at night

Marine Station shortlisted for national 'inspiring' award

Plymouth University news: Marine Station, the University's waterfront teaching and research facility, has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award.

Genetics team visits Nazareth in Israel

Genetics team offers expertise to Israeli health professionals

Plymouth University news: Genetics specialists from Plymouth University have travelled to Israel after being selected to offer their expertise to the country’s health professionals.

PG Open Evening

Postgraduate study more accessible than ever

Plymouth University news: Postgraduate study more accessible than ever.

Oil prices

Research demonstrates evolutionary algorithm could be used to predict oil price rises

Plymouth University news: Future fluctuations in oil prices could be forecast using a combination of previous statistics and complex computer algorithms, according to new research involving Plymouth University

PEMC Fine Tubes

Plymouth University and Fine Tubes collaboration takes off

Plymouth University news: Plymouth-based precision engineering company Fine Tubes is preparing to change the way it makes components for aircraft by investigating the crystal structure of metal alloys, with help from Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre.

EpSMoN

UK epilepsy self-monitoring app wins prestigious international prize

Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University, the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action, has won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America

Japanese Professor visiting midwifery students (L-R) midwifery lecturer Mrs Heather Hopper ,Shizuko Angerhofer visiting from Iwate Prefectural University School of Nursing, Japan, Susannah Hart and student representative Sarah Cartwright

Japanese academic praises midwifery programme

Plymouth University news: A Japanese midwifery academic who recently visited Plymouth University has praised students and staff alike for their ‘excellent’ work.

Aerial photo of the Drakelands Mine (credit: Wolf Minerals (UK) Ltd)

Free event explores impacts and benefits of tungsten mining near Plymouth

Plymouth University news: A recently opened tungsten mine on the outskirts of Plymouth will be the subject of a free public event at Plymouth University