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Maritime cybersecurity and communications

University works with Bank of England to assess impacts of maritime cyber threats

Researchers from the University of Plymouth are working with the Bank of England to test how some of the world’s leading insurance firms would respond in the event of a maritime cyber attack

The Antarctic spiny plunderfish (Harpagifer
antarcticus). Credit: Lloyd Peck, British Antarctic Survey

Life in the freezer – study provides first evidence of growth limitations in Antarctic fish

New research by scientists at the University of Plymouth and the British Antarctic Survey shows have lost their ability to grow at rates seen in their warmer water cousins

Nancy Astor talking to a woman on a street in Plymouth

Breaking the Bias: Plymouth's part in giving working class women a voice

For International Women's Day, Dr Judith Rowbotham explains the region's role in the success of the Co-operative Women’s Guild

Off the Wall (credit Steve Janner)

Shining a light on Cornish women in the arts for International Women’s Day

The University is coorganising the week-long Change + Makers festival in Cornwall to shine a light on women who are making an impact with their work and championing inclusion within the creative industry.

Techstars Startup Weekend

Culture and tourism becomes destination for entrepreneurs in Techstars Startup Weekend

The fifth edition of the Techstars Startup Weekend returns to the University with a focus on culture and tourism

White blood cells flowing through red blood as a microbiology symbol of the human immune system fighting off infections defending and protecting the body from infectious disease.

International collaboration to advance policy into rare diseases

Dr Konstantin Glebov is working with a European partner to take the next step in improving lives for people with rare diseases.

3D printer, digital fabrication laboratory

University-business collaboration project returns with new funding

The University invites submissions for a third round of Research and Development Fund

Climate change

Taking action now can secure our future

Professor Camille Parmesan, from the University of Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences, is a Coordinating Lead Author on a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Getty image for careers page masked girl coronavirus COVID-19

Human choices in a simulated pandemic: New study tests interventions to foster safer behaviour

Research published in 'Science Advances' has shown that it is possible to test the effectiveness of interventions designed to foster safer behaviour in order to slow the spread of a virus.

Roche at the Brain Research and Imaging Centre 

Global company working with University to test new app for MS patients

The University of Plymouth is working with global pharmaceutical company, Roche, to test a new app to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) better manage their symptoms.

Students on Plymouth Hoe

Economic and social impact of University of Plymouth unveiled in new report

The University unveils its new socioeconomic impact report

Rainbow LGBT+ pride flag flying 

University of Plymouth receives Gold Award for LGBT+ inclusion

The University has been praised for its work promoting lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer (LGBT+) equality and inclusion by the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.