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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

Dr Gustav Kuhn, Associate Professor of Psychology

Magic for the blind – competition encourages magicians to create tricks that only use sound

University of Plymouth news: Entries are being sought as part of an international contest with the winner due to be announced at the Science of Magic Association conference in November 2024

Battle for Home

New Contemporaries art exhibition returns to Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: New Contemporaries art exhibition returns to Plymouth. City art galleries host New Contemporaries – the annual exhibition of work by emerging and early career artists.

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A pioneering fusion of traditional and classical music

University of Plymouth news: A pioneering fusion of traditional and classical music. Welcome to the University of Plymouth's 2024/25 Musica Viva season!

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Back-to-work stress – could a novel technique help people overcome it?

University of Plymouth news: Back-to-work stress – could a novel technique help people overcome it? PhD student Despina Djama explains how her study could help people experiencing stress at work.

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Children contribute to group projects when there are clear and common goals

University of Plymouth news: A new study led by researchers in our School of Psychology examined children’s responses during a game where targets could only be achieved by working together.