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INC-5.2 Global Plastics Treaty talks

Experts remain hopeful after latest round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from our International Marine Litter Research Unit attended two weeks of discussions by delegates from across the world at INC-5.2 in Geneva

Richard Davies and student amabassadors at Clearing call centre

It’s results day – and Clearing advisors are here to help

University of Plymouth news: With A Level, T Level and BTEC results now live, more than 250 trained advisors are available at the University of Plymouth to support people through Confirmation and Clearing.

Peter Nash, History graduate who came through Clearing

One phone call, and the rest is history

History graduate Peter Nash outlines his last-minute journey to uni to help reassure prospective students

Professor Sally Hanks

Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

University of Plymouth news: Professor Sally Hanks has been named a National Teaching Fellow for her transformative work in dental education and commitment to empowering others.

Tsian Deslandes at the Devon County Show

How a Clearing student is making waves in ocean science

University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science student Tsian Deslandes has set up an initiative to encourage more people - and greater diversity - into her subject

Power lines coming from the nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk, UK

£13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation

University of Plymouth news: The University is one of the key partners in the ENLIGHT programme, which will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy – an essential material for the future deployment of nuclear power.

A critically endangered Crowned Sifaka eating some vegetables while his buddy takes a nap. Taken in Belfast Zoo, Ireland.

World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species

University of Plymouth news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.

Ash Parker

From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”

University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.

Group of postgraduate students sat around a table looking at an ipad

Celebrating excellence in Postgraduate Research

University of Plymouth news: The University has achieved a place in the UK’s top 20 Higher Education institutions in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2025.

New Students' Union Presidents 2025-2026 meet senior University staff

Supporting students at every step

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has welcomed the new team representing its students at the executive level.

Cargo ships entering one of the busiest ports in the world, Singapore.

Upskilling the maritime workforce to enable cleaner shipping

University of Plymouth news: The University is addressing one of the key challenges in shipping’s energy transition: upskilling the workforce to use low and zero-carbon fuels.

UK-China Summer School 2025

Students get chance to participate in UK-China science and culture exchange

University of Plymouth news: 21 postgraduate students from the University's marine and environmental programmes spent two weeks working alongside academics and students at Hainan University