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BMT partnership signing

University and BMT join forces to improve cyber security in the maritime sector

The University of Plymouth has joined forces with BMT, a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering and design consultancy, to jointly research ship design and cyber security in the maritime sector

The University of Plymouth and University College Cork (UCC) have agreed to work together to address some of the critical climate and sustainability challenges facing our planet

University of Plymouth and University College Cork agree climate partnership

The University of Plymouth and University College Cork (UCC) have agreed to work together to address some of the critical climate and sustainability challenges facing our planet

Cawsand Bay

South West innovators collaborate to develop enhanced solutions for seagrass monitoring

The University of Plymouth is working with HydroSurv and Valeport on a new technique to monitor temporal changes in seagrass coverage in our rivers and ocean

A group of education students from the University of Plymouth have become the first to take part in a unique enrichment opportunity

Education students learn how to build ocean literacy into their teaching

University of Plymouth news: Primary BEd and BA students have taken part in a course, based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, designed to provide them with the knowledge and skills to include ocean literacy in their future teaching.

Our students will be taking on 11 roles as Sail GP returns to Plymouth in 2022

University and Great Britain Sail Grand Prix join forces to create high quality internship opportunities

University of Plymouth news - University and Great Britain Sail Grand Prix join forces to create high quality internship opportunities

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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.

Professor Archie Clements, DVC Research and Innovation

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.

Sustainability education

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.