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Expressionism: Emotions Unchained, Illustration by BA (Hons) Illustration student Milly Gowan

University set to host unique multi-art festival in celebration of Expressionism

A multi-art festival is set for the University in March focused on the Expressionism intellectual movement

Harrison Nash standing with his British Empire Medal and a young South African mentee.

Social work academic receives British Empire Medal

University of Plymouth alumnus Harrison Dax Nash received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to the children of South Africa

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Black Death mortality was not as widespread as previously thought

New research involving the University of Plymouth shows the Black Death had a devastating impact in some regions of Europe – however, parts of the continent experienced little or no effect

Pictured (L-R) are Professor Bob Fern, UoP; Ann James, UHPNT; Professor Stephen Hall, UoP; Keith Walker, UoP; Professor Judith Petts CBE, UoP; Professor Gary Smerdon, DDRC Healthcare

New facility opens to transform brain research in South West

The Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC) is home to seven cutting-edge human neuroimaging research laboratories to help better understand brain activity and human behaviour.

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On the front line of healthcare - celebrating our degree apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

Professionals at the University of Plymouth have shared their experiences on studying for their qualification while working during the pandemic.

Dr Ian Mills

University academic named first recipient of prestigious dentistry medal

Dr Ian Mills, Associate Professor of Primary Care Dentistry, has become the first ever recipient of the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent).

The Get Involved Awards

University invites local communities to apply for new collaborative research projects

The University launches the Get Involved Awards, which will bring together communities and researchers to co-create solutions to local issues and opportunities

Luke Pollard MP visits the Law Clinic 

MP praises University Law Clinic work to reunite Afghan families

Luke Pollard, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, visited the University of Plymouth Law Clinic to meet the team and find out more about the work taking place across the city.

New ambulance for student paramedics at Plymouth Science Park 

Paramedics benefit from new ambulance

University of Plymouth: Trainee paramedics have recently welcomed the arrival of a new ambulance which can be used for scenario-based training.

Telerehab toolkit Barbara Scott

‘First of its kind’ resource guides health practitioners through remote assessment for people with physical conditions

The Telerehab toolkit has been launched, helping to empower practitioners as well as people with physical disability and impairment.

Upland oak woodland known as temperate rainforests may provide nature-based solutions to climate change (Credit - Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth)

Study shows how temperate rainforests can aid the fight against climate change

Environmental scientists and ecologists at the University of Plymouth showed that browsing behaviour by livestock is a major determinant of the expansion and connection of fragmented UK upland oak woodlands – so-called ‘temperate rainforests

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New American Expeditionary Forces arrive in Belfast’. Copyright free image from Library of Congress.

Historian publishes first comprehensive study of American troops in Northern Ireland during World War II

Historian Dr Simon Topping has published the first comprehensive account of the experiences of American troops in Northern Ireland during the Second World War.