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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

University of Plymouth and Offshore Shellfish Ltd at the 2025 Aquaculture UK Awards

Offshore mussel farm collaboration wins at the Aquaculture UK Awards

University of Plymouth news: The University and Offshore Shellfish Ltd picked up the prestigious Collaboration Award at the 2025 Aquaculture UK Awards

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Plymouth ranked among world’s 100 best universities for sustainability

University of Plymouth news: The University has placed 84th globally – and 15th in the UK – in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Coastal communities

Project awarded funding to explore impact of integrated community service delivery models in coastal areas

University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading an initiative exploring the experiences, lives and health consequences of young people in coastal communities

The Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP) was among the winners at the Environment Agency’s Flood & Coast Excellence Awards

National award for Devon Resilience Innovation Project

University of Plymouth news: Academics and PhD researchers from the University of Plymouth are playing an important role in the Devon Resilience Innovation Project (DRIP), which has just won an award from the Environment Agency

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Plymouth to be national centre for marine autonomy

University of Plymouth news: The University is among the key partners in a programme that will reinforce Plymouth’s place as a hub of marine autonomy expertise and excellence.

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Reducing oxygen for critically ill patients does not harm chances of survival

University of Plymouth news: The University led the UK-ROX trial, which sought to establish whether a strategy of conservative oxygen therapy would reduce mortality rates among ICU patients

VIPs sign Plymouth's Civic Engagement Agreement

New Civic Engagement Agreement to benefit Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: New Civic Engagement Agreement to benefit Plymouth. Anchor institutions unite in a pioneering collaboration.

Tracey Lee, Professor Richard Davies Vice Chancellor University of Plymouth, David Hockton, and Mark Hackett

Plymouth to establish a Health Research, Education, Enterprise and Innovation Zone

University of Plymouth news: A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, marking the commitment to create a Health, Research, Education, Enterprise and Innovation Zone in the north of Plymouth.

Plymouth Fish Finger on a plate

Fish fingers like you've never seen them before

University of Plymouth news: A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school lunches is making waves across Plymouth and beyond.

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University expert influences global scientific community’s 10 recommendations for UN Ocean conference

University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves is the UK member of the International Scientific Committee of the One Ocean Science Congress, which has called on United Nations Member States to take urgent and decisive action for the ocean.

Bath Pharmacy students at the University of Plymouth

Plymouth and Bath pharmacy collaboration features in Universities UK report

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth and Bath pharmacy collaboration features in Universities UK report. Towards a new era of collaboration.