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UPSU takes Varsity crown for 5th consecutive year

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/upsu-takes-varsity-crown-for-5th-consecutive-year

University of Plymouth Students' Union beat the University of St Mark and St John 22-14 in the annual sporting competition.

Featured module: Tudor and Stuart Britain

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-history/featured-module-tudor-and-stuart-britain

History

The political, social and cultural history of Britain from 1485 to 1660.

National award success for Rail Partnership

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-award-success-for-rail-partnership

The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, based in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, won two categories at the national Community Rail Awards

Royal appointment for University academic

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/royal-appointment-for-university-academic

Dr Natasha Stephen, Director of the Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project (PMCP) at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed to the national committee of the Royal Microscopical Society

British Science Week

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/british-science-week

What's on at the University of Plymouth: British Science Week. A celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. 6–15 March 2026.

Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researchers-call-for-scrutiny-of-employment-leave-for-early-pregnancy-endings

University of Plymouth news: A study involving the University highlights that in different parts of the UK, there are inconsistencies to paid leave from work in the case of pregnancies which end early

Study suggests real-time feedback in hotel showers could help the tourism industry cut water use

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-suggests-real-time-feedback-in-hotel-showers-could-help-the-tourism-industry-cut-water-use

University of Plymouth news: The University was among those involved in a trial of smart technologies that can provide holiday makers with consumer messages while they are showering in their hotels

Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/is-magnesium-the-sleeping-potion-that-enables-sandhoppers-to-survive-cold-winters

University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have shown for the first time that when sandhoppers want to enter a period of deep sleep they have the means through which to increase their magnesium levels so they reach a state of enforced rest

Scientists call for an update in environmental decision making that takes human rights into account

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-call-for-an-update-in-environmental-decision-making-that-takes-human-rights-into-account

University of Plymouth news: In a new article, researchers from the University argue that to protect human wellbeing global decisions must be guided by our understanding of the inseparable connection between humans and nature

Join our experts for a Voyage of Discovery

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/join-our-experts-for-a-voyage-of-discovery

University of Plymouth news: Discover the wonders of science, technology and art in a FREE interactive showcase