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Partnership develops real-time marine mammal detection system
University of Plymouth news: A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) combines expertise in marine conservation, robotics, marine autonomy and sensor technology from the University of Plymouth and MSeis
Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day
University of Plymouth: Turning thoughts into action this International Women’s Day (2026). The University held events to mark this year’s theme of Rights, Justice, Action.
Creative writing student wins scholarship prize
University of Plymouth English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival
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Research hopes to uncover new vulnerabilities in glioma tumour cells
University of Plymouth news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre have been awarded funding to explore the role oncolytic viruses – which selectively infect and kill tumour cells – might play in the treatment of certain forms of brain tumour.
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New measures to protect historic shipwrecks from the threat of heritage crime
University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University have worked with Historic England to develop guidance designed to clamp down on illegal activity involving England’s underwater cultural heritage
Project aims to transform care and support for families with an autistic child
University of Plymouth news: A major trial led by the University is examining whether SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) can significantly improve the mental health, wellbeing, and functioning of families with an autistic child
University contributes to ambitious plan for food security and growth
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the University’s Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS) have worked with partners across the Great South West consortium on the new Agrifood Growth Plan
University helps to launch National Marine Autonomy Accelerator to drive innovation and opportunity
University of Plymouth news: Delivered through a partnership of Tech South West, Babcock International Group and the University, the programme will support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems
University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies
University of Plymouth news: Through its Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) and the Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS), the University is playing a key role in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
Storms and shifting sands – assessing the ocean’s impact on Start Bay
University of Plymouth news: Members of the University’s Coastal Processes Research Group have been conducting assessments along Start Bay for the past 20 years, charting the changes caused by rising sea levels and increased storms
Plymouth’s anchor institutions unite to support parents with new online resource
Plymouth’s anchor institutions, Plymouth City Council, Babcock International Group, the University of Plymouth, and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, unite to support parents with new online resource via the Plymouth Online Directory.
Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has suggested changing how pollack are released after being caught by recreational anglers could have a marked difference on the fisheries’ long-term sustainability