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Babbage is key to University’s future success

University of Plymouth news: The final part of almost £100 million-worth of development projects is now open to the University of Plymouth’s students, staff and visitors.
6 December 2023
University helps secure £5m to tackle health inequalities in Cornwall

University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a £5million Health Determinant Research Collaboration, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall
5 December 2023
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – Plymouth’s seedling idea that grew worldwide

University of Plymouth news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
3 December 2023
University recognised for sector leading Climate Action at the 2023 Green Gown Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University won the Reporting with Influence award, and was Highly Commended in the 2030 Climate Action category, at the 2023 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland
1 December 2023
University of Plymouth experts at COP28

University of Plymouth news: A team from the University of Plymouth is attending the United Nations Climate Conference – better known as COP28 – in Dubai.
1 December 2023
Peer-led learning contributes to outstanding student experience

University of Plymouth news: The UK Government’s Office for Students has published a case study praising the University's holistic approach to peer-led learning.
1 December 2023
Project offers visions of hope for communities as they tackle the effects of climate change

University of Plymouth news: The Net Zero Visions project has resulted in the creation of an eye-catching collection of visions, highlighting how places of all shapes and sizes are working to address the challenge of being carbon net zero
30 November 2023
Study highlights vulnerability of England’s only resident bottlenose dolphins

University of Plymouth news: Research led by the University has provided the first detailed examination of the population’s existence and the challenges it faces from human activities and environmental factors on a daily basis
29 November 2023
Project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks for patients with intellectual disabilities

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth have led the development of the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist and accompanying guidance, which aim to provide practical advice for commissioning professionals.
28 November 2023
Scientists devise new technique that can pinpoint the causes and treatments of autoimmune diseases

University of Plymouth news: Dr Mahmoud Labib, Lecturer in the Peninsula Medical School, is the main inventor of a potentially transformative new technique that could aid in the discovery and development of new therapeutics.
27 November 2023
University expands NHS dental appointments for Plymouth schoolchildren

NHS dental appointments are set to be offered to children at Laira Green Primary School, after a recommendation to expand a new pilot scheme to the school was made by its local MP, Luke Pollard.
27 November 2023
Higher education regulator visits Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has welcomed Susan Lapworth, chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), to its city centre campus.
27 November 2023