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![In an effort to study the impacts of coastal flooding and sea level rise, University of Plymouth researchers made field observations in January and July 2022 on the island of Fiyoaree, at the south west tip of the Huvadhoo Atoll in the Maldives]()
Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise
University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have warned that predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with an increase in extreme weather and wave conditions, could result in presently rare flooding events happening every two to three years by around 2050
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![International medical graduates currently make up just over 40% of the nation’s medical workforce, according to recent figures from the General Medical Council]()
Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and other leading medical schools is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS
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![Dr Imogen Napper and Professor Richard Thompson are among almost 7,000 scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List]()
Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
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University provides evidence to major national review of UK counter-terrorism law
University of Plymouth news: Dr Paul Simpson and colleagues surveyed thousands of people about their perceptions of terrorism, with their findings influencing a report by the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice
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What does specialisation for a university mean in a defence-led economy?
University of Plymouth news: What does specialisation for a university mean in a defence-led economy? Opportunities and challenges in the wake of Government defence spending announcements and the Post-16 white paper.
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World-first facility enhances the UK’s energy and cyber resilience
University of Plymouth news: The Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) Lab is the first dedicated offshore wind cyber security research, test and development facility anywhere in the world.
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United States democracy under the spotlight at the 2025 Lord Caradon Lecture
University of Plymouth news: Jon Sopel, the BBC’s former North America Editor, will deliver the 2025 Lord Caradon Lecture at the University of Plymouth in November
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Locomotive legacy lives on at InterCity Place
University of Plymouth news: Locomotive legacy lives on at InterCity Place. Former University of Plymouth engine sign takes pride of place.
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![A research site at the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research Free Air CO2 Enrichment (BIFoR-FACE) facility in Staffordshire, England]()
Predicted CO2 levels cause marked increase in forest temperatures
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers found that elevated carbon dioxide levels generated as a result of climate change could significantly increase the temperatures found within the canopies of the world’s woodlands and forests
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University co-leads $2m project using AI to study vulnerable deep-sea habitats
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund’s AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge for a two-year initiative using AI to accelerate mapping of vulnerable marine ecosystems
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University spinout highlights outstanding performance of vaccine candidate
University of Plymouth news: The Vaccine Group, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has demonstrated outstanding results in a trial of its novel vaccine candidate for bovine respiratory syncytial virus
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Students use skills to deliver frighteningly good Halloween event
University of Plymouth news: Students from the University of Plymouth are supporting a spectacular Halloween event to entertain and engage people across the city, in the Spooky Stadium at Plymouth Argyle.
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