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Scientists unravel how and why Amazon trees die

Dr Sophie Fauset, Lecturer in Environmental Science at the University of Plymouth, has contributed to new research showing what factors control tree mortality rates in Amazon forests

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University unveils Container Café as part of commitment to campus sustainability

The Container Café is based in a former shipping container within the University of Plymouth's Roland Levinsky Building, with all of its food being hand-made on site and its produce being sourced from local suppliers to reduce food miles

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Plymouth-led antibiotic discovery network goes global

The Antibiotic Discovery Accelerator Network (ABX) has launched antibioticdiscovery.com to share expertise and develop new collaborations around the world.

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Project examines the impact of counter-terrorism measures on residents’ everyday experience in European cities

Dr Paul Simpson, Associate Professor of Human Geography at the University of Plymouth, will be involved in a new £1.1million research collaboration

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University launches virtual programme to support Cornish businesses through COVID pandemic

The University of Plymouth is launching a virtual support programme for Cornish businesses as they continue their battle for survival in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Animal groups consider multiple factors before fighting

New research involving the University of Plymouth suggests that groups of animals consider multiple factors before deciding whether to fight rivals

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University launches new £200,000 Research and Development Fund

The University has unveiled a new Research and Development Solutions Fund to stimulate collaborations with businesses in the UK

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Plastics and rising CO2 pose combined threat to marine environment

Research involving the University of Plymouth found that three weeks in the ocean greatly altered the bacterial diversity on plastic bottles.

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Researchers join €10m project examining cultural and climate change across Europe

Dr Jessie Woodbridge and Professor Ralph Fyfe, from the University of Plymouth, will contribute data essential to understanding how past populations interacted with their landscapes

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Sea-level rise will have complex consequences for coasts and communities

The University of Plymouth's Professor of Geospatial Information Ralph Fyfe is among the authors on new research published in Science Advances

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School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics achieves Athena SWAN Bronze award

The University of Plymouth's School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) has won the Athena SWAN Bronze award

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Academic joins expert committee in calls to secure environment for future generations

Mel Austen, Professor of Ocean and Society at the University of Plymouth, is part of a national committee who have called on the Government to enhance its vision for the environment