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National funding to maintain and improve safety in the city

The University of Plymouth, Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police have secured just over £670,000 to help maintain and improve safety around Britain’s Ocean City.

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World-renowned health expert to become our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for research and innovation

University of Plymouth news: Professor Archie Clements, a world-leading expert on the control and elimination of infectious diseases, will join the University in September as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

Researchers monitor the impact of Storm Lorenzo on the dunes at Crantock, North Cornwall, in 2019 (Credit – Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth)

Sand dunes experience significant erosion due to sea-level rise and extreme storms

University of Plymouth news: Researchers believe the sand dunes covered in a new study could retreat anywhere between 20 and 75 metres between now and 2100.

Future global warming could have significant physical effects on the landscapes of Asia (Credit: Zhiwei Li)

Study offers new predictions of future temperature and rainfall across Asia

University of Plymouth news - Study offers new predictions of future temperature and rainfall across Asia

The seabed in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area is thriving following a ban on bottom-towed fishing

Whole-site management of Marine Protected Areas can lead to a 95% increase in reef species

University of Plymouth news: The findings have been revealed through the University's ongoing monitoring of marine conservation measures in Lyme Bay.

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University shortlisted for research and community impact at Green Gown Awards

University of Plymouth news: University is shortlisted for national award for excellence in sustainability across higher and further education.

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Students secure £12,000 for their businesses in Dragon’s Den

Three student-led business have secured a total of £12,000 thanks to taking part in the University of Plymouth’s Dragon’s Den.

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Nurses and midwives ‘forever altered’ by COVID-19 pandemic

University of Plymouth news - Nurses and midwives ‘forever altered’ by COVID-19 pandemic

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Prestigious appointments for Peninsula Dental School

University of Plymouth news: National roles for Ewen McColl, Christopher Tredwin and Louise Belfield.

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Plymouth contributes to first guide driving inclusive digital health tech innovation

University of Plymouth news: The University, the AHSN Network and Boehringer Ingelheim, have launched the first evidence-based recommendations to drive inclusive digital health tech innovation.

Ship Campus Peninsula College, Malaysia 

New campus to further ambitions of University international partner

Peninsula College, Malaysia, has opened its Ship Campus in Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang.

John Dobson

Former Naval attaché to Moscow joins University

University of Plymouth news. Former Naval attaché to Moscow joins University. John Dobson takes up role as Visiting Fellow in International Relations