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Agri-Tech with Agri-Robotics Cornwall (ARC)

Cornish farm uses robotics to measure nature-friendly practices

University of Plymouth news: The University is partnering with farmers and other organisations across the South West in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding

Coastal research at Porthleven, Cornwall

University of Plymouth and Louisiana State University join forces to study climate change

University of Plymouth news: The University and LSU's College of the Coast & Environment are planning to work together on a range of research and student initiatives

Dr Max Kelly, Professor Richard Thompson, Florence Parker-Jurd, Dr Francesca De Falco at INC-5

University joins delegates at final round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth-based researchers are meeting with world leaders and scientists at INC-5 in South Korea.

Big Ideas with Santander Universities

‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant

University of Plymouth news: ‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant. 10 lots of £1,000 available to University of Plymouth students thanks to Santander Universities.

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