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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.
Blood cancer drug could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective
University of Plymouth news: A study at the University's Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence found drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in low-grade brain tumours.
Study explores what attracts people to watch live-streams of disasters and extreme weather
University of Plymouth news: New research analysed comments posted by those watching live-streams of extreme weather and found they are important spaces of hazard learning and community gathering.
Academic selected to represent Great Britain at 2024 Cultural Olympiad
University of Plymouth news: Dr Mathew Emmett’s work, 'Polluted Pool', is being shown at an exhibition in France’s Loire Valley until mid-August 2024.
Olympic selection for Plymouth medical graduate
University of Plymouth news: Kerenza Bryson has been confirmed as one of just two British athletes to compete for Team GB in the women’s modern pentathlon.
Legal teams win collaboration and innovation award for pharmacy project
University of Plymouth news: Partnership between Universities of Plymouth and Bath recognised for efforts to benefit people’s health and wellbeing.
Award recognises University’s work to champion technicians
University of Plymouth news: Award recognises University’s work to champion technicians.The Impact Award marks the University's dedication to the Technician Commitment.
First transatlantic vessel-to-grid project aims to advance marine electrification
University of Plymouth news: The £1.8m CanUK project is uniting experts in the UK and Canada and will deploy bi-directional chargers and electric vessels in Plymouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Trial explores whether HIV and AIDS drugs could be used to treat brain tumours
University of Plymouth news: Scientists at our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are conducting a clinical trial to see whether using anti-retroviral medications could help people with Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2)