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Paper written using ChatGPT demonstrates opportunities and challenges of AI in academia

University of Plymouth news: Researchers used a series of prompts and questions to encourage the software to produce the type of content used in academic publications

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University scientist works on report highlighting plastic’s threat to human and planetary health

University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS is among scientists on the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health

The 15 spatial interpretations of traumatic events that people shared as part of the Rupturing Domesticity project (Credit Sana Murrani, University of Plymouth)

Project maps the experience of lives impacted by the invasion of Iraq

University of Plymouth news: Rupturing Architecture was conceived by Dr Sana Murrani, Associate Professor in Spatial Practice and Architecture, as a way of charting the experiences of those living in Iraq at the time of the invasion and since.

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Scientists call for global push to eliminate space debris

University of Plymouth news: A collaboration led by the University has urged leaders to learn lessons from the management of the High Seas and act to protect Earth’s orbit.

FISH INTEL researchers and stakeholders attend the project's final conference at the University of Plymouth Marine Station

Tagging programme enables scientists to begin identifying key habitats of English Channel’s critical fish species

University of Plymouth news: The conclusion of the €4million FISH INTEL project was marked with a conference at the University attended by many of its key stakeholders.

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Physical activity and tailored support fails to deliver lasting benefits for smokers not ready to quit

University of Plymouth news: A major study shows that promoting physical activity and other behavioural support delivers no noticeable benefits – compared with offering no additional support – in the rates of people stopping smoking

A kelp forest of
warm-water Laminaria ochroleuca on the coast of Plymouth, UK, at low tide (Image
Credit: Albert Pessarrodona)

Restoring nature to enable communities and coastlines to counter the threat of climate change

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are contributing to the £7million Stronger Shores project which aims to make coastlines and communities stronger in the face of flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change

Professor Kevin Jones with visitors from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv. 


















Oleksandr Sobovyi,
Assistant Rector; Olena Kostenko, Vice-Rector for International Relations and
Postgraduate Studies; and Oleksandr Kulinchenko, Vice-Rector for
administrative-economic and social-educational work.

University hosts Ukraine delegation for talks about long-term partnership

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has hosted a delegation from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv for talks about the potential for future collaborative projects.

Dr Lauren Ansell,  Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Plymouth

Mathematics lecturer shortlisted for national award in recognition of clean maritime research

University of Plymouth news: Dr Lauren Ansell has been shortlisted in the Mathematical Sciences category of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s STEM for BRITAIN 2023 Awards

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Project explores potential for digital technologies to create inclusion and opportunities in Devon and Cornwall

University of Plymouth news: The ICONIC project aims to find ways of engaging older generations with digital content – and encouraging younger generations to create it

Himmelbilder / Skies of Dawn (Credit: Heidi Morstang)

Exhibition aims to celebrate the connection between lives and landscapes

University of Plymouth news: A new exhibition showcases the work of Dr Heidi Morstang, Associate Professor in Photography and an award-winning photographer and filmmaker.

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Tidal stream power can significantly enhance energy security

University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that adopting tidal power alongside other forms of renewable energy can significantly enhance energy security and enable communities to fulfil their clean energy ambitions