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A three-year project, led by the University of Plymouth, will investigate the movement of common dolphins throughout the year and assess how much noise they are exposed to from passing vessels 2.25 MB A three-year project, led by the University of Plymout

Project investigates how ship noise is affecting dolphins and porpoises

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are launching a major new study to understand how underwater noise from ships could be impacting common dolphins and harbour porpoises in the English Channel

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Project provides new insights on breeding habits and behaviours of vulnerable marine species

University of Plymouth news: A new project led by our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) aims to shed light on two of the country’s least understood and vulnerable marine species – tope sharks and undulate rays

Formula student team with the new chassis funded by Babcock

Silverstone beckons for student engineers

University of Plymouth news: Silverstone beckons for student engineers. The University's Formula Student team receives backing from Babcock.

Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the University of Plymouth to establish their behaviours

Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs

University of Plymouth news: Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species including vampire crabs

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England progress in the World Cup – but their next game at 1am is a problem

University of Plymouth news: Marketing expert Dr Shikhar Bhaskar explains why late games are having an impact on fans and advertisers alike.

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Public help needed to find wild honeybees this summer

University of Plymouth news: People across the South West of England are being encouraged to look for, and report, sightings of wild honeybee nests this summer for a vital conservation project.

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock opens new Dental Education Practice

Government minister pays tribute to new city centre dental practice

University of Plymouth news: Government minister pays tribute to new city centre dental practice. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock MP met students and staff as he officially opened the Dental Education Practice.

A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts

Plymouth and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives

University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives

The Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in Costa Rica

Study suggests Earth harbours far more insect species than previously thought

University of Plymouth news: Dr Robert Puschendorf, Associate Professor of Conservation Biology, used his expertise in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica to support new research into our planet’s biodiversity

Dr Juri Na, from the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth, and a Masters student conduct research in the labs at the Derriford Research Facility

Family of drugs used for treating muscular dystrophy could improve brain tumour treatment

University of Plymouth news: Scientists at our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence have found a drug from the same family licensed for use in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and blood cancer could transform the treatment of meningioma

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Decline in plankton across North East Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health

University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University found there were no habitats assessed as being of ‘Good Environmental Status’ in a region stretching along the coasts and ocean from Portugal to Norway

In May 2026, the University of Plymouth ran an autonomy course for students based at the Hydrographic and Meteorological Training Unit (HMTU) at Devonport, as well as officers from the Royal Navy, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman

University supports military workforce with skills and professional development

University of Plymouth news: Our academics have run sessions in marine autonomy and maritime cyber security for the Royal Navy and a number of other organisations