Press office news tagged marine, maritime
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University of Plymouth joins the Turing University Network
University of Plymouth news: The University has become a partner in the Turing University Network as part of ongoing efforts to advance its research and collaborations in data science and artificial intelligence (AI)
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Simulator transforms research into marine and maritime installations
University of Plymouth news: Our new Maritime Simulation Laboratory brings together a network of high-tech components that could play a critical role in the global offshore renewable energy and clean maritime sectors
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Plymouth and South Devon Freeport given the green light
University of Plymouth news: The University is playing a critical role in the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport, which will create thousands of jobs and transform how businesses can operate in the region
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Plymouth shortlisted as University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2022
A place on the University of the Year shortlist acknowledges the University’s international reputation for marine research and teaching, as well as decades of focus, investment, and impact.
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Study reveals abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
A study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association has revealed flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean
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Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
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Consortium submits plan to confirm South West’s status as a global leader in ocean technology innovation
The University of Plymouth is part of a consortium that has submitted a plan to Government which would confirm the South West’s position at the global forefront of ocean technology research and innovation
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Maritime cyber research wins 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize
Dr Kimberly Tam, Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of Plymouth, won the overall prize – and the dedicated cyber category – in the 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize.
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University receives funding to develop cyber protection for maritime sector
The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding from the Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) initiative to meet the growing demand for technology that will protect the UK’s maritime sector from cyber-attacks
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University to play key role in South West maritime consortium
The University of Plymouth is one of the key partners in Maritime UK South West, designed to build stronger links between the South West marine and maritime sector and national government
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Maritime Minister visits the University of Plymouth
Nusrat Ghani MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, met academics and students during a visit to the University of Plymouth’s Marine Building
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£3 million Cyber-SHIP Lab offers unique opportunity to address global maritime cyber security challenges
The University of Plymouth has received funding from Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation, and industry to create a new research facility that will address the key cyber security challenges facing the shipping industry
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