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University co-hosts inaugural Fab City Plymouth Open Day
Students and academics within the University’s cutting-edge digital fabrication and immersive media community have opened their doors to the public to celebrate the inaugural Fab City Plymouth Open Day.
Study reveals abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
A study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association has revealed flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean
Stalwart of nursing receives profession’s highest honour
Professor Bridie Kent has been named a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing.
University launches new School of Society and Culture
The University launches its School of Society and Culture with an innovative and flexible new approach to degree education
University professor chairs government event on coastal communities
A University professor has been invited to chair a government event on the challenges facing seaside resorts and other coastal communities.
New centre launched to pioneer integrated health and social care education
A new centre has been launched at the University of Plymouth to enable students on health and social care courses to learn with and from each other.
City partners set to launch second season of Future Plymouth 2030 webinars
The University is a partner in the Future Plymouth 2030 webinar series that returns with a second season of events focused on building a sustainable city
Out of this world
Astronomers could be the key to better communication of climate issues according to a new comment piece by a University sociologist in Nature Astronomy
Professor Chris Whitty joins hundreds of students at Graduation 2021
Professor Chris Whitty joins hundreds of students at Graduation 2021 to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Medicine
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
New guide to promote dementia friendly dentistry across the UK
A new guide to help dental professionals incorporate dementia-friendly care into their practice has been published by the University of Plymouth.
National recognition for Plymouth’s innovative IGNITE festival
IGNITE is shortlisted for a Times Higher Education University Award