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Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 rating

University strikes gold for its teaching quality and student experience

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been awarded Gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

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Researchers help to highlight the true scale of UK’s nature loss

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have played an important part in developing the State of Nature 2023 report, which provides a detailed picture of how nature is faring across our towns, cities, the countryside and seas

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University recognised for its work to inspire graduate enterprise and generate economic growth

University of Plymouth news: The new Knowledge Exchange Framework ranks the University of Plymouth among the country’s leading universities for commercialisation and regional regeneration

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Academic plays significant role in United Nations climate change report

University of Plymouth news: Dr Souran Chatterjee was among the core research team invited to develop the first global report on climate and Sustainable Development Goal synergies

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BBC News broadcasts live from the University of Plymouth's Marine Station

University of Plymouth news: Presenter Sophie Raworth interviewed world-leading researchers on their work on tyre particle pollution live at the University's Marine Station.

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Scientists continue work to establish the fate and impact of tyre wear particles in the environment

University of Plymouth news: The University has been studying the presence of tyre particles in the marine environment longer than any other organisation in the UK

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Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics

University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University has found that significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems

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

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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.