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Country and party before self – what Biden's stepping down means for the history books
Dr David Brockington discusses President Joe Biden standing down as a candidate for President of the United States. Biden has placed the interests of his country (and his party) before his own personal ambition.
Innovative approaches to regional equity
University of Plymouth news: Innovative approaches to regional equity. Social sciences, humanities and the arts must play a major role in creating community-led policy.
Scale model of Indian Ocean island allows scientists to assess the impact of rising sea levels
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University - with partners in the Netherlands - have built a 50-metre scale replica of a coral reef island to explore how its real-life counterparts might be impacted by rising sea levels
Celebrating achievements at Graduation 2024
University of Plymouth news: Thousands of students, families, staff and invited guests have attended three days of Graduation ceremonies held in Plymouth
Driving growth, powering prosperity, and helping communities flourish
University of Plymouth news: In a speech at her final Civic Reception as the University of Plymouth’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE has taken the opportunity to remind VIP guests of the importance of universities.
Multiple moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life
University of Plymouth news: The University is involved in new research which has used population registers to examine the early-life experiences, and any subsequent depression diagnoses, of almost 1.1 million people
University shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
University of Plymouth news: The University has been named among the finalists in two categories - Research with Impact – Institution, and Sustainability Champion – Student - at the 2024 Green Gown Awards
InterCity Place named Regeneration Project of the Year at Construction News Awards 2024
University of Plymouth news: The new home for our healthcare training has earned a number of national and regional accolades since it opened in the summer of 2023
Drake’s Place receives tenth successive Green Flag Award
University of Plymouth news: Drake’s Place Gardens and Reservoir - restored by the University in 2014 - has been a prominent feature of the city of Plymouth in various forms for almost 200 years
The power of place in tackling climate change
University of Plymouth news: A New Statesman article explores how the University seeks to counteract the helplessness many people feel about tackling climate change.
Why are board games so popular among many people with autism? New research explains
Academics say the research into board gaming could help to inform future work on designing wellbeing interventions for special populations.
University of Plymouth announces new Vice-Chancellor
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Davies has been announced as the University's Vice-Chancellor and is due to begin his new role at the beginning of October 2024.