Press office news
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Sustainable construction project wins major European award
CobBauge, an EU-funded sustainable construction project between partners in England and France, was named the best sustainability project at the European Commission's RegioStars event.
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University research informs government report into future management of protected landscapes
Research conducted at the University of Plymouth has featured in a government report examining the future challenges facing National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Is GTA5 mirroring the advance of climate change and plastic pollution?
Plastic Scoop is an innovative new film created by artist Andy Hughes and Dr Mandy Bloomfield, Lecturer in English at the University of Plymouth.
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Scientists join climate task force to deliver Devon’s carbon plan
The University of Plymouth's Professor Iain Stewart and Professor Ian Bailey are among experts invited to join the Net-Zero Task Force established by Devon County Council
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University of Plymouth coastal engineer heads up prestigious journal special issue on heritage structures
A university coastal engineer has led the publication of a special issue of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A devoted to environmental loading upon heritage structures.
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Soil erosion image to feature in national showcase of science photography
An image captured during the University of Plymouth's Jali Ardhi project has led to its photographer being nominated for an award from The Royal Photographic Society
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University works with city partners to enhance parks and green spaces
The Green Minds project, led by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the University of Plymouth and other organisations, has received almost €4million in funding from the European Commission
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Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils
Scientists from the University of Plymouth demonstrated that adding biochar to soil constructed from waste materials, reduces the loss of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon
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University-led project recognised as one of the best in European awards
A €4m sustainable building project led by the University needs your vote, after being shortlisted for an EU-wide award for original and innovative research.
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Peatlands of Dartmoor could be crucial in fight against climate change
Research by the University suggests the peatlands of Dartmoor could be an underestimated resource in the fight against climate change as their ability to store carbon has not diminished in almost 150 years
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University of Plymouth declares a climate emergency
The University of Plymouth has declared a climate emergency, supporting a call by EAUC – The Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education and reaffirming the University’s position as a global leader in sustainability
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University continues to set the agenda on sustainability
The University of Plymouth has published its biennial Sustainability Report, featuring details of national and regional award successes as well as efforts to reduce emissions and promote energy-saving initiatives