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University experts continue push for global shipping sustainability
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University attended a Westminster event to showcase work to establish a green shipping corridor between the UK, Singapore and ASEAN region.
Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
University of Plymouth news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition
Are sewage spills and coastal winds contributing to airborne microplastics?
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution
Plymouth MPs launch campaign for more dental training places
University of Plymouth news: Plymouth’s three Members of Parliament have joined forces to argue for a 25% increase in the number of dental students who can be trained at the University
Engineering summer school provides pupils with skills and confidence
University of Plymouth news: Pupils from secondary schools across Plymouth attended the 2025 Engineering 4 Inclusion summer school, a pioneering initiative designed to encourage more young people to consider the profession
Hermit crabs with more sensitive claws may be bolder in their decisions
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University explored how differences in hermit crabs' sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled.
Graduate’s research contributes to hospital trust’s air quality assessments
University of Plymouth news: MSc Environmental Consultancy graduate Elliot West led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an ‘excellent’ rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework
Board game bringing disability history to life wins international award
University of Plymouth news: Legless in London, inspired by the research of Lecturer in English and Creative Writing Dr Ryan Sweet, won a major prize at the 2025 Games for Change Awards in New York
Tiny ocean migrants play a massive role in Southern Ocean carbon storage
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University were involved in a new study which reveals for the first time that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration
University research paves the way for more personalised and effective brain tumour treatments
University of Plymouth news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma
University experts help unlock the Secrets of the Sea
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local marine research with global significance
Mapping the gaps: new global assessment reveals stark biases in ocean biodiversity data
University of Plymouth news: A new study by Dr Amelia Bridges and Professor Kerry Howell, published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, highlights just how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is