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The achievements of more than 6,600 graduates have been celebrated at the annual ceremonies

Celebrating achievements at Graduation 2023

University of Plymouth news: The cinematographer behind some of the most acclaimed movies of all time and the current Master of the King’s Music are being celebrated alongside the achievements of more than 6,600 graduates at the 2023 graduation ceremonies

Kevin Forshaw presents at the Maritime UK AI Summit, held as part of London International Shipping Week

Showcasing the University's expertise at London International Shipping Week

University of Plymouth news: The University has played a prominent role at one of the most important international shipping and maritime events in the world

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Academic participates in international programme for early career scientists

University of Plymouth news: Dr Lee Durndell was chosen by the Royal Society of Chemistry to participate in its 2023 IUPAC Young Observer Programme

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Musica Viva launches new season

Internationally acclaimed performers are bringing everything from Beethoven to Gershwin to the University of Plymouth’s latest Musica Viva season 2023-2024.

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University contributes to major report examining changes needed in the global maritime industry

University of Plymouth news: Kevin Forshaw and Dr Stavros Karamperidis are among the experts who have directly influenced the Global Maritime Trends 2050 report.

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£5.4million project aims to develop world’s largest network of electric workboats

University of Plymouth news: The University is part of the new ZENOW project, a partnership of 15 UK marine businesses and organisations that will ultimately deploy 20 electric workboats

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Six decades of decline sparks call to protect the foundation of the marine food web

University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University of Plymouth, working with partners across the UK and Europe, have published a new assessment of plankton abundance in the North East Atlantic

Ultrasound technology being used in the transcranial ultrasound stimulation lab at the University of Plymouth Brain Research and Imaging Centre

Targeted ultrasound can change brain functions for up to an hour after intervention

University of Plymouth news: Neuroscientists working in our Brain Research and Imaging Centre have published new research that could pave the way towards treatment of conditions such as depression, addiction, or anxiety

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New index helps the maritime sector advance its commitment to environmental excellence

University of Plymouth news: Launched during London International Shipping Week, academics from the University co-led the development of an environmental benchmarking framework for the global shipping industry

Floating wind turbine installed 4 km offshore of Agucadoura, Povoa de Varzim, Portugal in October 2011. Credit:AlbertoNovo, courtesy of Getty Images

Study highlights significant design advances across floating offshore wind sector

University of Plymouth news: A study by the University's Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy indicates the UK is well placed to take advantage of the expected boom in floating offshore wind technology

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University’s dental excellence earns recognition in the Times Higher Education Awards 2023

University of Plymouth news: The University’s work to combine first-rate dental training with outstanding community care has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade in the Times Higher Education Awards 2023