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€2.5million project aims to develop sustainable soils from construction waste and by-products
The €2.5million ReCon Soil project, led by the University of Plymouth, brings together scientists, industry and educators to revolutionise how waste material from construction projects is managed
University research supports byelaw to protect inshore waters
Research by the University of Plymouth has informed new legislation which aims to protect 117 square miles of coastal seabed and allow for the regeneration of underwater seaweed forests
Professor appointed to newly created role with NIHR
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has appointed Professor Ruth Endacott to the newly created role of NIHR Director for Nursing and Midwifery
University set to hold prestigious European wave and tidal energy conference
Leading figures from the offshore renewable energy sector will be coming to the University of Plymouth later this year after it successfully bid to host the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC 2021)
Peninsula Medical School expands to Plymouth Science Park
The newly-acquired space at the Plymouth Science Park will provide a multi-purpose learning environment for training future healthcare professionals, as well as enabling new models of healthcare delivery through ground-breaking technological innovations.
Research investigates effectiveness of flexible materials in wave energy devices
The FlexWave project - led by academics from the University of Plymouth - will explore whether types of rubber, composites and polymers can be effective in harnessing wave power and converting it into a renewable and sustainable source of energy.
Wave power can play greater role in UK’s Net Zero energy drive
A new study by the University of Plymouth says wave energy has the potential to provide at least 15% of the UK’s annual electricity and help the country meet its Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
Creative minds and businesses collaborate to champion Culture and Tourism in Plymouth
The fourth Plymouth Startup Weekend will take place from April 23-25 and will focus upon culture and tourism
From bomb-disposal to a pioneering healthcare role – meet James Potter
James Potter from Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth (formerly Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre) has recently qualified as a physician associate
Fieldwork Robotics secures funding to accelerate development of harvesting robots
Fieldwork Robotics, a University of Plymouth spinout company developing a range of harvesting robots to support the agriculture sector, has raised £675,000 through an equity fundraising from existing and new investors
University–business collaborations awarded share of £100,000
The first round of the Research and Development Fund awards £100,000 to five University-business collaborations
Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
New research has shown that soothing 360-degree scenes of the Arctic in virtual reality can help to ease pain symptoms such as prickling and pain following touch.