Our year in pictures

Now inspiring the business leaders of the future, meet the graduates who have helped to transform the Fitzroy Building.

Researchers and students will be involved in a new project funded by the Office for Students

New research by students and academics highlights the future challenges facing the whitefin swellshark.

Work by our School of Nursing and Midwifery underlines the need to help women make evidence-based decisions.

The University hosted our postgraduate graduation ceremonies at The Minster Church of St. Andrew.

A new dental education practice will give final-year students the opportunity to treat patients who do not currently have an NHS dentist

The GOALANN network was conceived by experts at the University, who led the first ever study into the impacts of marine light pollution

Tony Miller says coming to University was one of the best decisions he’s made

New research has found more than 200 measures to protect sharks and rays across the 22 coastal states of the Mediterranean region

The University is expanding its Centre for Eyecare Excellence

The 2025 event showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture

Doaa Shayea is a sociology student and GB Parapowerlifter, who is challenging and changing perceptions of disability

The University has agreed a new collaboration with the National Water Resources Institute in Nigeria

Matthew Faith is using the award to expand his work looking at changes among plankton communities in the Atlantic

The new study was carried out through a partnership between Bradfords Building Supplies and the Plymouth Business School

The Home Based Care project won the Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care category at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024

The University won the Outstanding Estates Team award and was shortlisted in the Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership category

Plymouth-based researchers met with world leaders and scientists at INC-5 in South Korea

Plymouth’s medicine and robotics talent are part of Art Adventures with Fred & Pete

The University is partnering in a trial exploring ways to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and flooding

“Getting to speak to students first-hand has made me realise that life gives us different perspectives – what we have to do is work with them” – SU President Dindu Okechukwu

Thousands of students joined families, friends and lecturers for Graduation ceremonies at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Professor Richard Davies promises to put students first and be a tireless champion for the University and the city

Eleanor explains how dealing with her own mental health issues has given her a unique perspective to help patients

The organisations first joined forces in 2021 and have agreed to continue working together for at least a further three years

A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish

A newly published study is the latest by Dr Gustav Kuhn, from our School of Psychology, to explore the science of magic

The nominations reflect the University’s commitment to addressing global challenges and taking local action

A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first research into microplastics in the ocean

The research utilises the University’s expertise in care for people with complex health needs

Entries are being sought as part of a contest whose winner will be announced at the Science of Magic Association conference in November 2024

The event, hosted at the University, brought together academics, environmentalists and practitioners

A new study highlights how the development of new aquaculture sites in Lyme Bay is enabling the restoration of centuries-old habitats

Professor Ralph Fyfe has been liaising with the Dartmoor National Park Authority and others across the UK on the excavation at Cut Hill

Tsian Deslandes moved from Trinidad to study BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation, and is using her experience to reassure others

A new study has shown the roleplaying game boosts people’s confidence and enables them to feel more comfortable with social interactions

Michelle Lawton won the new Plymouth Design Forum (PDF) Student of the Year award

Thousands of students, families, staff and invited guests have attended three days of ceremonies held in Plymouth

The nominations are further evidence of the University’s long-held commitments to sustainability research, education and action

The building has been transformed into a sustainable and state-of-the-art facility for our nurses, midwives and allied health professionals

Celebrities, makers and academics are among those to submit items for the Green Making | Materials | Objects exhibition

The 50-metre replica has been created by researchers from the University of Plymouth, Delft University of Technology and Deltares

Professor Dame Judith Petts DBE recognised for services to higher education and sustainability

Kerenza Bryson will compete in the Modern Pentathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Dr Mathew Emmett’s work, 'Polluted Pool', is being shown at an exhibition in France’s Loire Valley from now until mid-August 2024

Celebrating our mutual commitment to the people of Plymouth and the surrounding area

Molendotech and the University are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region

Photography students have seen their work displayed in the Photo Portrait Now exhibition

Professor Richard Thompson is named among the most influential people in global health today

A study led by the University has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the waters of the popular tourist attraction

The University's Peninsula Medical School has been allocated additional places from 2025

New research looked into the potential effects of increased rainfall in regions being earmarked for expansion of the UK’s temperate rainforests

The University welcomed students and educators from the European Network of Nursing in Higher Education (ENNE)

Awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in 2023, our teaching and support has been highlighted by the Office for Students

Darcie Jones and Donna Butler are part of the Universities UK 100 Faces campaign

The ranking came in Rate My Placement's Best 50 Universities for Work Experience

The four-year initiative is being led by researchers from the University of Plymouth’s Brain Research and Imaging Centre

The International Marine Litter Research Unit supported the global plastics treaty negotiations at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee

A £63 million investment has transformed the Babbage Building

The University of Plymouth has earned a Silver Athena Swan Award

Our new home for healthcare teaching and research is the only project shortlisted for three prizes at the prestigious awards

Experts are using state of the art Artificial Intelligence tools to see if brain scans and other medical tests can accurately predict stroke risk

A new report co-led by Dr Jasmine Kelland and Pillars of Wellness and Wellbeing CIC highlights how mothers need more workplace wellbeing support

The research was led by Dr Anaëlle Lemasson and published in Nature Sustainability