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‘Manchesterism’ by the sea
University of Plymouth news: Vice Chancellor Richard Davies discusses how the challenge facing places like Plymouth is not simply how they are governed, but how they create opportunity, engender growth and inspire that much-needed hope.
“I found my best friend through Clearing”
University of Plymouth news: Law students Sam and Charlie discuss how they discovered shared interests after meeting on their second day at university.
Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen
University of Plymouth news: A new study by researchers at the University and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks
Project demonstrates autonomous capability for floating offshore wind monitoring
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a multidisciplinary project that successfully tested a novel autonomous monitoring system designed to improve how environmental evidence is generated for the floating offshore wind industry
“Clearing opened the door to my nursing dream”
University of Plymouth News: Imogen Florey explains how she embarked on a foundation year in Nursing thanks to Clearing.
National award for leader who puts students at heart of decision-making
University of Plymouth news: Dr Christie Pritchard has received a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE.
New facility advances understanding of radioactive materials while training future nuclear workforce
University of Plymouth news: The Radioisotope and Advanced Materials Suite (RAMS) is a radiation-licensed facility that supports the detailed physical, structural, and elemental characterisation of complex materials
At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps?
University of Plymouth news: Following the collapse of the A379 in South Devon in February 2026, our scientists suggest the issues facing residents in Torcross could represent an early warning sign for coastal communities around the UK
Sun shines on ‘extraordinary’ international summer school
University of Plymouth news: Students from partner institutions visited for two weeks of teaching, learning and life in Britain’s Ocean City
What is Clearing?
University of Plymouth news: Advice for students and families ahead of A Level Results Day.
University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have led the production of a new Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters
“An eye exam saved our family”
University of Plymouth news: A University optician has been praised for spotting a rare genetic condition during a routine eye appointment at the Centre for Eyecare Excellence.