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Professor Elaine Murphy on the Barbican

Pirate myths and realities – what do we actually know?

University of Plymouth news: Professor Elaine Murphy marks Plymouth Pirates Weekend on 9-10 May.

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Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition

A University of Plymouth graduate has received national recognition for a project to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer in pregnancy.

Pregnant woman meeting with health care professional

Pregnant women’s mental images are directly linked to vaccine hesitancy and uptake

University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have a positive or negative impact on their babies, and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated

Lisa Roberts and Richard Davies signing memorandum of understanding

Universities strengthen commitment to deeper cooperation for the South West

University of Plymouth news: The Vice-Chancellors of the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) reflecting the institutions’ long history of collaboration and partnership.

Aerial view of Plymouth Sound and The Hoe

Plymouth offers new model of how coastal settings can drive place innovation and regeneration, report finds

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth offers new model of how coastal settings can drive place innovation and regeneration – part of new national compendium showcasing how cities and universities are rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth.

University Security team with the Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) team of the year award

University Security team wins international award

University of Plymouth news: The University’s Security team has been named team of the year at an international awards ceremony.

Illustration of a liver for Environmental Hepatology Plymouth

Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease

University of Plymouth news: A new article written by experts from Plymouth’s Centre of Environmental Hepatology explores whether tiny plastic particles are directly contributing to the soaring global rates of liver disease.

Psychology students at Eden project

Psychology comes to life at iconic attraction

University of Plymouth news: Psychology students visited the Eden Project to explore how the natural environment impacts our health and wellbeing.

Lauren, Rhys and Oliver Russell

“He inspires us every day” – nurses who lost son honour his memory

University of Plymouth news: “He inspires us every day” – nurses who lost son honour his memory. Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he shaped their careers.

Alex Alani at Devil's Point

“Why choose Plymouth? Because we don’t just imagine the future – we build it”

University of Plymouth news: Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.

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Project aims to support people with health conditions or disabilities to overcome barriers to employment

University of Plymouth news: The research led by the University is exploring how best to support people who experience complex barriers to employment so they can get into, and stay in, work

Lord Coaker, Luke Pollard MP and Fred Thomas MP join representatives from the University of Plymouth, Team Plymouth and the city's marine autonomy sector for a roundtable discussion at the University's Marine Station

Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West

University of Plymouth news: The University played a key role in the UK Government's announcement that £50million is being invested across the city and will be critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth