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How soil health collaborations are changing agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Combining local knowledge with the latest sensing technology is improving soil health in the Global South, with important lessons for the North.
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Plymouth among most affordable UK cities for students
High quality education in a great value setting: An article by degree comparison site, WhatUni, highlights that Britain’s Ocean City is one of the best value cities in the UK to live as a student.
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Vice-Chancellor made DBE in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024
University of Plymouth news: Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE recognised for services to higher education and sustainability, 14 June 2024
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Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have shown for the first time that when sandhoppers want to enter a period of deep sleep they have the means through which to increase their magnesium levels so they reach a state of enforced rest
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University named among world’s best for minimising waste and marine excellence
University of Plymouth news: The Times Higher Impact Rankings have praised the University for its research and activities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Students’ work showcased in National Portrait Gallery
University of Plymouth news: Photography students have seen their work displayed in the Photo Portrait Now exhibition.
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Busiest year yet for Careers Mentoring
University of Plymouth news - Busiest year yet for Careers Mentoring
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Academic shares expertise on 80th anniversary of D-Day
University of Plymouth in the news: Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor in History, was interviewed by the world’s media as commemorations took place for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Peatlands are nature's unsung climate warriors
University of Plymouth news: Dr Scott Davidson explains how peatlands have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.
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South West ‘living lab’ to answer key sustainability questions
University of Plymouth news: A ground-breaking research centre is turning South West England into a 'living laboratory' with the intention of answering some of agriculture’s most pressing sustainability questions.
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Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region
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Could the Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?
University of Plymouth news: A study led by students and staff at the University has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the waters of the popular tourist attraction
