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University and Royal Navy commit to expanded research partnership

University of Plymouth news: University and Royal Navy commit to expanded research partnership. The organisations first joined forces in 2021 and have agreed to continue working together for at least a further three years.

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“I’ve travelled the world with my degree – Architecture can take you anywhere”

“I’ve travelled the world with my degree – Architecture can take you anywhere.” Plymouth graduate Joni Lettmann shares his story on World Architecture Day.

BactiQuick taking samples at Bidwell Brook

Project develops real-time technology to measure river pollution

University of Plymouth news: The BactiQuick project aims to develop a fast way of identifying instances of river pollution and their sources, which could also pave the way for a national early warning system.

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Radical change is needed to support renewable energy development

University of Plymouth news: Warnings that ‘business as usual is not enough” if the UK is to decarbonise by 2050.

Futures: A Festival of Discovery

Join our experts for a Voyage of Discovery

University of Plymouth news: Discover the wonders of science, technology and art in a FREE interactive showcase

Truro nursing art workshop

Art for nursing students to help boost their resilience

University of Plymouth news: A new project at the University's Truro School of Nursing is exploring whether art workshops can help students

Professor Richard Davies

University of Plymouth’s new Vice-Chancellor expresses optimism for the future

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Davies has started work as the University of Plymouth's new Vice-Chancellor.

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University takes the helm of global scientific drilling research programme

University of Plymouth news:The University of Plymouth will lead the central scientific body at the heart of a global research initiative that aims to unlock some of the secrets hidden beneath the world’s seafloor.

Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE

Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE retires as Vice-Chancellor

University of Plymouth news: Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE has retired as the University's Vice-Chancellor following a 45-year career in higher education.

The O2 floating tidal turbine (Orbital Marine Power) with our survey boat, the Green Quest in the background.

Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine

University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and the Marine Biological Association led a study that combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy

The confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers, which represents the source of the Ganges. Differences in the colour of the water are the result of variations in sediment load, which can be caused by landscape disturbances originating higher in the catchment.

£1m project aims to forecast long-term effects of debris transported by natural disasters

University of Plymouth news: Led by the University, the SUPERSLUG initiative will assess how sediment moved by landslides, avalanches and other extreme events can impact river systems and the landscapes and communities near them

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‘Amazing’ program inspires future students into engineering

University of Plymouth news: The Engineering for Inclusion program, a project to remove barriers into engineering, has been hailed a huge success.