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Plymouth ranked among world’s 100 best universities for sustainability
University of Plymouth news: The University has placed 84th globally – and 15th in the UK – in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
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From the Navy to nutrition
University of Plymouth news: From the Navy to nutrition. After a career in the Royal Navy, Hanaa Metcalfe chose to study Dietetics at the University of Plymouth.
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Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the University of Plymouth.
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University celebrates national awards in nursing and midwifery
The University of Plymouth has triumphed in two categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025
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From professional sailor to celebrated midwife
University of Plymouth news: From professional sailor to celebrated midwife. Pip Raud’s personal story inspired her into midwifery – and she’s now been shortlisted for a national award.
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Students who changed paths are recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake and are shortlisted for a prize after bravely changing careers.
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University shortlisted for national careers award
University of Plymouth news: University shortlisted for national careers award. Supporting our students and graduates while raising the profile of the South West.
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Graduate celebrates success at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025
University of Plymouth news: Harry Bateman, a BSc (Hons) Business Management graduate now working as a Business Development Graduate at Alstom, was named Young Rail Professional of the Year at the annual industry event
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Ofsted praises ‘exceptionally nurturing and inclusive’ nursery
University of Plymouth news: Freshlings Nursery at the University of Plymouth has been named outstanding in all areas at a recent Ofsted inspection.
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Medical student’s research to raise awareness of life-limiting condition
University of Plymouth news: Fifth-year medical student Ahsan Ali has published a review article into a genetic condition, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data
University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.
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Travel scholarship provides ‘amazing experience’ for architecture students
University of Plymouth news: Travel scholarship provides ‘amazing experience’ for architecture students. The Gavin Pomeroy Travel Scholarship was kindly funded by a former tutor's legacy.