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Blue Communities study - research in Palawan, Philippines

Research highlights the pressures from human activities on tropical marine ecosystems

University of Plymouth news: In new research led by the University, fishing and tourism were found to be essential to communities in Southeast Asia but also among the most damaging from an environmental perspective

Sumalka Mendis

“It's a hidden gem” – meet the international student championing Plymouth

Sumalka Mendis is passionate about Plymouth and ensuring that everyone, from local to international, can benefit from education within it.

Shukurullo Nurmatov

“Plymouth, the city I randomly found on map, helped me find myself in life”

Shukurullo Nurmatov outlines how moving from Uzbekistan to Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City transformed him.

Emily Vernon. PhD title: Assessing the impact of ionising radiation on aquatic organisms

University benefits from major investment in next generation of scientists

University of Plymouth news: The University has secured funding from UK Research and Innovation to either lead, or be part of, three Doctoral Landscape Awards that will train and support more research students across science, engineering and health

Dindu Okechukwu

“Everyone is welcome here” – meet Plymouth’s student president with inclusion at his heart

Dindu Okechukwu is using his time as Students’ Union President to ensure everyone feels included at Uni and in the wider city.

Green Gown Awards 2024 winner

Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.

Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre moves to new base at Plymouth Science Park

Investment enables microscope facility to expand research and industry work

University of Plymouth news: Following a £2.5million investment, the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre is now operating from a transformed base at Plymouth Science Park

sian rees

Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people

University of Plymouth news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing

Hidden Homelessness report by Citizens Advice and Plymouth Business School

New report shines a light on hidden homelessness in the South West

University of Plymouth news: Research by Citizens Advice South Hams and the University of Plymouth has revealed the extent of, and problems caused by, hidden homelessness

The Immersive Visualisation Suite within the Babbage Building

Project explores if the world is ready for the offshore renewables revolution

University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a £1.7million project which will examine some of the opportunities and challenges associated with future deployments of offshore wind, wave and tidal power installations

Older people served dinner by a carer

£2.78m study to explore nutrition in older care home residents

University of Plymouth news: £2.78m study to explore nutrition in older care home residents. New research is exploring whether oral nutritional supplements (ONS) meet the nutritional needs of older people in care homes, compared with a fortified diet.

Jake Shaw-Sutton (second from right) with Fred & Pete (front), technicians, film crew and robot dog

University to feature in new CBeebies show

The University of Plymouth’s work to inspire the next generation is coming to the small screen thanks to a new CBeebies show. The University will feature in two episodes of Art Adventures with Fred & Pete.