Press office news tagged defence
Plymouth chosen as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance
University of Plymouth news: The University has been named one of the founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance, designed to provide students with better access to careers and enabling staff to contribute cutting-edge research to the industry
Plymouth and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives
University supports military workforce with skills and professional development
University of Plymouth news: Our academics have run sessions in marine autonomy and maritime cyber security for the Royal Navy and a number of other organisations
University secures up to £7 million to boost defence-related skills
University of Plymouth news: A major investment through the Office for Students will enable the University to enhance teaching facilities across its campus, and increase the numbers of students on programmes key to defence, security and resilience.
University appoints senior academic to drive marine autonomy innovation and collaboration
University of Plymouth news: Professor Matthew Palmer has been working in the marine autonomy sector for more than two decades and will officially join the University as its new Professor of Marine Autonomy and Environmental Intelligence
Universities strengthen commitment to deeper cooperation for the South West
University of Plymouth news: The Vice-Chancellors of the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) reflecting the institutions’ long history of collaboration and partnership.
Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West
University of Plymouth news: The University played a key role in the UK Government's announcement that £50million is being invested across the city and will be critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth
University leads partnership awarded up to £20 million to grow South West's thriving autonomous sectors
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a consortium awarded up to £20 million in UK Government funding to enhance the South West's reputation as one of the world's best places to develop, test and deploy autonomous technologies.
University and Helsing forge new partnership to drive innovation
University of Plymouth news: The University and Helsing, Europe’s largest defence technology company, have signed an agreement which will see them collaborating on a range of initiatives to drive progress in marine autonomy.
University helps to showcase National Centre for Marine Autonomy unveiled at Oceanology International 2026
University of Plymouth news: Senior leaders from the University have joined researchers, technicians, students, and graduates at the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy at Oceanology International 2026
Delivering innovation and education in marine autonomy
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is part of a city delegation to Oceanology International 2026, the world’s premier biennial ocean technology exhibition, for the global launch of the National Centre for Marine Autonomy
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