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The University is leading a project that will create a network of underwater cameras along the region’s coasts and estuaries

Underwater camera network to monitor the habitat needs of juvenile fish

University of Plymouth news: A new project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will fill important knowledge gaps about the essential habitats required by species including bass and mullet

Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England

Leading nursing and midwifery figures attend Student Wellbeing Conference

The University of Plymouth has hosted a conference focused on the wellbeing of students who will become future nurses, midwives, and nursing associates.

Drake's reservoir

University shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards in recognition of commitment to climate action

University of Plymouth news: The University has been named among the finalists in the 2030 Climate Action, Tomorrow’s Employees, and Reporting with Influence categories of the Green Gown Awards 2023

Sunset Offshore Wind Turbine in a Wind farm under construction of England coast, UK. Image courtesy of Getty Images.  

Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

University of Plymouth news - Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

Professor graham Miller, Professor Judith Petts CBE, Charlotte Bonner and Chris Skidmore MP at the APPUG reception

The Road to Net Zero

University of Plymouth news: Leading on sustainability for Universities UK

Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week

Microplastics and maritime cyber expertise showcased in Parliament

University of Plymouth news: Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week

Extreme Loading on Floating Offshore Wind Turbine under Complex Environmental Conditions

£7.5million investment to drive innovation and impact in offshore renewables

University of Plymouth news: The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has secured funding that will reinforce its position at the forefront of the UK’s net zero revolution

Deep-sea coral reefs provide homes for many other species like this basket star, fish and soft corals. Image courtesy of the NERC funded Deep Links Project – University of Plymouth, University of Oxford, NGS, JNCC.

Scientists develop novel approach to help map diverse habitats and species in the unexplored deep ocean

University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers has developed a novel solution to mapping the southern hemisphere’s deep ocean which they hope will fill gaps in knowledge around the species and habitats it contains

Coastal communities conference

Conference highlights climate challenges facing coastal communities

University of Plymouth news: The first ever UK Coastal Research Conference highlighted many of the challenges facing coastal communities as a result of the changing climate

Young man and woman on an apprenticeship in an office meeting with employees

University earns praise for quality of its degree apprenticeships

University of Plymouth news: The University has earned praise from Ofsted for the quality of its degree apprenticeships and how they are helping to meet regional and national skills priorities.

A rocky platform at Bream Cove near Falmouth, one of the beaches visited as part of the research

Fossilised beaches help scientists understand impacts of past global warming

University of Plymouth news: A study developed at the University found the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet would have caused a rise in global sea levels of up to 5.7 metres.

Map of the south west peninsula with pin pointing on Plymouth

Invest in the South West

University of Plymouth news: Challenges around university funding and the growing need for business and higher education to work together were at the heart of a speech to leaders of both sectors by the University of Plymouth’s Vice-Chancellor.