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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

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New Head of Dental School

The University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School is starting the 2023/24 academic year under new leadership. The new Head of School is Professor Ewen McColl, who was previously the University’s Director of Clinical Dentistry and Deputy Head of School.

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Academic contributes to new animal welfare guidelines for zoos

University of Plymouth news: Dr Joanna Newbolt is among the contributors to a new set of guidelines that aims to help zoos effectively evaluate the interactions between visitors and their animals

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National award shortlisting for Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise

University of Plymouth news: The Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) has been named among the finalists in the UK Social Enterprise Awards

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Project aims to ensure offshore renewable innovations remain cyber-secure

University of Plymouth news: The Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) project, supported by funding from the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, will create a purpose-built lab space at the University.

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Dive into our arts programme for 2023-24

University of Plymouth's Arts Institute launches new season to inspire, challenge and entertain. Find out more about the public arts programme and centrepiece exhibition, Ocean.