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Plastic pollution and the planet

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/plastic-pollution-and-the-planet

Richard Thompson, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, writes about the threat posed by plastic pollution to our environment and how Blue Planet II has helped to raise public awareness of the problem

What is Education for Sustainable Development?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/students-and-family/sustainability/sustainability-education/esd

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) enables every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future.

Invest in the South West

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/invest-in-the-south-west

University of Plymouth news: Challenges around university funding and the growing need for business and higher education to work together were at the heart of a speech to leaders of both sectors by the University of Plymouth’s Vice-Chancellor.

Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researchers-connect-with-policy-makers-and-advisers-at-evidence-week

University of Plymouth news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture

£2.7 million study to focus on dementia support workers in primary care

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/_27m-study-to-focus-on-dementia-support-workers-in-primary-care

A new study led by the University of Plymouth is investigating how to introduce dementia support workers into GPs surgeries, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of life for dementia patients and their carers.

Mutant Labs

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-art-design-and-architecture/mutant-labs

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Mutant Labs designs and builds mobile, cross-platform and browser games enjoyed by thousands worldwide.

Scientists warn against ‘greenwashing’ of global coastal developments

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-warn-against-greenwashing-of-global-coastal-developments

Led by researchers from the University of Plymouth, a new study says the world’s waterfront cities should not be deluged with apparently green developments because they still carry the potential to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment

Coastal Health Outcomes – Contributing to the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2021

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/health/coastal-health-outcomes

Professor Sheena Asthana and Dr Alex Gibson contributed to the UK’s Chief Medical Officer’s 2021 Annual Report on ‘Health in Coastal Communities’.