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Healthcare practitioner taking elderly man's blood pressure

£2.4 million project aims to help people with multiple long-term conditions stay well

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of a major new project aiming to establish some of the common issues that exist for people living with more than one health condition.

Kyra Rosas meal with friends

“Two days in Plymouth made me want to stay for the year”

Kyra Rosas came to the University on international exchange from Florida.

Heat pump unit surrounded by decorative plants.

Demand-side actions could help construction sector deliver on net-zero targets

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060.

Microplastics in the Mediterranean: Fine plastic parts in the sea off the Greek island of Crete. Recorded in May 2018. Credit: Dirk Wahn, courtesy of Getty Images

Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics

University of Plymouth news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.

UK's first temperate rainforests conference organised by the Sustainable Earth Institute

First national conference highlights the global importance of temperate rainforests

University of Plymouth news: The UK's first temperate rainforests conference was hosted at the University of Plymouth and brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners.

Perspective view of empty concrete floor with cement structure and wooden wall building exterior. 3d rendering. SDG9

Research highlights how global action can deliver transformative change for the planet

University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee, Lecturer in Energy Transitions, played a significant role in the science team behind a major report published by the United Nations

Oars of Thunder with Richard Thompson and James Delaney - World's Toughest Row event

Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation

University of Plymouth news - Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation

Render of WEDUSEA OceanEnergy OE-35 wave energy device, due to launch in summer 2025

Innovative wave energy project receives green light from European Union

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is a key partner in the €19.6 million WEDUSEA project, which aims to be the stepping stone towards large scale wave energy commercialisation.

Busy campus during Freshers Week

University shortlisted for two accolades at Times Higher Education Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University is in the running for the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership and Outstanding Estates Team categories of the prestigious annual higher education awards.

Drake's Place Gardens

New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University participated in a £5.77m cross-governmental funded project which shows that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health

Piglets in barnyard.

Scientists trial new vaccine to tackle bacterial infection in pigs

University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have been awarded funding to develop a vaccine that could halt the development and spread of one of the more common diseases affecting the UK pig population

Myopia management clinic with Alicja Kalita and Dr Hetal Buckhurst

University eye clinic changing young people’s lives

University of Plymouth news: University eye clinic changing young people’s lives. The myopia management clinic is helping to identify, manage and slow down the development of short-sightedness.