Press office news tagged students

Big Ideas with Santander Universities

‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant

University of Plymouth news: ‘An incredible opportunity’ – students encouraged to apply for £1,000 grant. 10 lots of £1,000 available to University of Plymouth students thanks to Santander Universities.

Sumalka Mendis

“It's a hidden gem” – meet the international student championing Plymouth

Sumalka Mendis is passionate about Plymouth and ensuring that everyone, from local to international, can benefit from education within it.

Shukurullo Nurmatov

“Plymouth, the city I randomly found on map, helped me find myself in life”

Shukurullo Nurmatov outlines how moving from Uzbekistan to Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City transformed him.

Dindu Okechukwu

“Everyone is welcome here” – meet Plymouth’s student president with inclusion at his heart

Dindu Okechukwu is using his time as Students’ Union President to ensure everyone feels included at Uni and in the wider city.

Green Gown Awards 2024 winner

Success at the double – University's two wins at 2024 Green Gown Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University's awards acknowledge our world-leading microplastics research and work to educate young people about the environment.

Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre moves to new base at Plymouth Science Park

Investment enables microscope facility to expand research and industry work

University of Plymouth news: Following a £2.5million investment, the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre is now operating from a transformed base at Plymouth Science Park

Jake Shaw-Sutton (second from right) with Fred & Pete (front), technicians, film crew and robot dog

University to feature in new CBeebies show

The University of Plymouth’s work to inspire the next generation is coming to the small screen thanks to a new CBeebies show. The University will feature in two episodes of Art Adventures with Fred & Pete.

Eleanor student mental health nurse

Student's mental health support saved her life – and inspired others

University of Plymouth news: University of Plymouth student nurse Eleanor explains how dealing with her own mental health issues has given her a unique perspective to help patients.

Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations

Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations

University of Plymouth news: A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish.

Truro nursing art workshop

Art for nursing students to help boost their resilience

University of Plymouth news: A new project at the University's Truro School of Nursing is exploring whether art workshops can help students

Large ocean wave crashing

University takes the helm of global scientific drilling research programme

University of Plymouth news:The University of Plymouth will lead the central scientific body at the heart of a global research initiative that aims to unlock some of the secrets hidden beneath the world’s seafloor.

Students and mentors celebrate with certificates

‘Amazing’ program inspires future students into engineering

University of Plymouth news: The Engineering for Inclusion program, a project to remove barriers into engineering, has been hailed a huge success.