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Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit

University of Plymouth news: A major study shows that promoting physical activity and other behavioural support delivers no noticeable benefits – compared with offering no additional support – in the rates of people stopping smoking

A kelp forest of
warm-water Laminaria ochroleuca on the coast of Plymouth, UK, at low tide (Image
Credit: Albert Pessarrodona)

Restoring nature to enable communities and coastlines to counter the threat of climate change

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are contributing to the £7million Stronger Shores project which aims to make coastlines and communities stronger in the face of flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change

Professor Kevin Jones with visitors from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv. 


















Oleksandr Sobovyi,
Assistant Rector; Olena Kostenko, Vice-Rector for International Relations and
Postgraduate Studies; and Oleksandr Kulinchenko, Vice-Rector for
administrative-economic and social-educational work.

University hosts Ukraine delegation for talks about long-term partnership

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has hosted a delegation from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv for talks about the potential for future collaborative projects.

Dr Lauren Ansell,  Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Plymouth

Mathematics lecturer shortlisted for national award in recognition of clean maritime research

University of Plymouth news: Dr Lauren Ansell has been shortlisted in the Mathematical Sciences category of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s STEM for BRITAIN 2023 Awards

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Project explores potential for digital technologies to create inclusion and opportunities in Devon and Cornwall

University of Plymouth news: The ICONIC project aims to find ways of engaging older generations with digital content – and encouraging younger generations to create it

Himmelbilder / Skies of Dawn (Credit: Heidi Morstang)

Exhibition aims to celebrate the connection between lives and landscapes

University of Plymouth news: A new exhibition showcases the work of Dr Heidi Morstang, Associate Professor in Photography and an award-winning photographer and filmmaker.

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Tidal stream power can significantly enhance energy security

University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that adopting tidal power alongside other forms of renewable energy can significantly enhance energy security and enable communities to fulfil their clean energy ambitions

Professor Eduardo Miranda

Creating a unique experience for artists and listeners

University of Plymouth news: Professor Eduardo Miranda, one of the foremost pioneers of quantum computer music, explains how the emerging technology could transform experiences for artists and listeners

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Pheasants at risk on unfamiliar ground

University of Plymouth news: New research involving Dr Mark Whiteside, Lecturer in Animal Welfare, found that pheasants are most likely to be killed by predators on unfamiliar ground.

The Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre

University integral to £15.6m investment in maritime innovation at Appledore

University of Plymouth news: The University has played a critical role in enabling the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre to receive £15.6m of funding from the Levelling Up Fund issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Pills and capsules in medical vial

Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy

University of Plymouth - Research explores if artificial intelligence can support safer prescribing for people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy

Researchers in Plymouth will look for evidence of mass wasting that could potentially trigger tsunamis in the south Atlantic

Scientists use Navy data to assess the stability of underwater volcanoes

University of Plymouth news: Our researchers are using data gathered by the Royal Navy to assess the threat of potentially devastating tsunamis caused by underwater volcanoes on the fringe of Antarctica