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Great Coastal Railway Journeys series presenter Michael Portillo spent time in the COAST Lab and at the Marine Station

University features on BBC’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys

University of Plymouth news: The University’s offshore renewable energy and marine autonomy expertise and facilities have been showcased in an episode of BBC 2’s Great Coastal Railway Journeys

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Workshop explores ways to reduce energy demand and improve wellbeing in the Global South

University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee organised and coordinated a three-day event attended by Indian and Dutch policymakers, academics, and professionals in India

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University praised for its student support and sustainability education

University of Plymouth news: Awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in 2023, our teaching and support has been highlighted in a new report commissioned by the Office for Students.

Professor Richard Thompson

Scientists call on United States to take a positive stance to end plastic pollution

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS is one of three signatories on a letter to United States President Joe Biden calling for independent scientific evidence to inform his country’s position on the global plastics treaty.

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Supporting neurodivergent and disabled students in engineering

University of Plymouth news: The University has created resources thanks to funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Diversity Impact Programme.

Clinical skills wards: hospital simulation ward, Intercity Place

InterCity Place shortlisted for three prizes at the Michelmores Property Awards

University of Plymouth news: InterCity Place - our new home for healthcare teaching and research - is the only project shortlisted for three prizes at the prestigious Michelmores Property Awards 2024

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Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight

University of Plymouth news: Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight. Ian Sherriff BEM was among key national figures invited to a roundtable and reception.

World Oral Health Day students (photo credit Kira Sharples)

Students lead impactful event on World Oral Health Day

University of Plymouth news: Students lead impactful event on World Oral Health Day. Dental students gave oral health advice to dozens of their peers, staff and the public.

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Campaign shows creative and economic value of English degrees

The #EnglishCreates campaign highlights the importance of English degrees and the career prospects they open up.

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Decommissioned offshore structures could offer only limited ecological benefits, study suggests

University of Plymouth news: Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests.

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2023: another year of tremendous success

The University of Plymouth has published its Annual Review for 2023. It looks back over a year of celebration and transformation includes many key achievements, including being awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Lobster under the offshore mussel farm

Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture

University of Plymouth news: As part of the Ropes to Reef project, work is beginning to tag lobsters living in and around the mussel farm so the project team can gain a better appreciation of their movements and the habitats they favour