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Consortium calls for government investment in advanced engineering and digital innovation

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/consortium-calls-for-government-investment-in-advanced-engineering-and-digital-innovation

Plymouth University news: A consortium of major businesses, Local Enterprise Partnerships and universities, including Plymouth, has called for government investment in the areas of advanced engineering and digital innovation in the region.

UK company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/uk-company-to-fund-marine-science-phds-at-plymouth-university

Plymouth University news: Seabed Resources Development Limited is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University to help in the sustainable harvesting of precious metals from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters off the coast of Mexico.

Leading scientists express concern over micro plastics in the ocean

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/leading-scientists-express-rising-concern-over-microplastics-in-the-ocean

Plymouth University news: Microplastics are becoming an increased concern because of their widespread presence in the oceans and the potential physical risks they pose to organisms.

Is there a real risk from nanoparticles of plastic in the environment?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/is-there-a-real-risk-from-nanoparticles-of-plastic-in-the-environment

Plymouth University news: Plymouth and Heriot-Watt launch a £1.1 million, NERC-funded project called RealRiskNano to examine the risks tiny plastic particles pose to the food web including filter-feeding organisms like mussels.

Coastal communities face winter threat

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/coastal-communities-face-winter-threat

Plymouth University News: Scientists from Plymouth University have warned that communities along South West shorelines could be under threat in coming months because of the extent to which beaches have failed to recover following the storms of last winter

Lions face their greatest fight for survival in gripping new BBC series

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-animal-behaviour-and-welfare/lions-face-the-greatest-fight-for-survival-in-gripping-new-bbc-series

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BBC Dynasties: Lioness leader of a once mighty Marsh Pride must battle for their survival

Plymouth Science Park appoints new CEO and Chair of the Board

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-science-park-appoints-new-ceo-and-chair-of-the-board

Plymouth University news: Ian McFadzen and Michael LeGoff have been appointed as the new CEO and Chair of the Board, respectively, at Plymouth Science Park, which is co-owned by the University.

New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-shows-how-discarded-plastic-bags-are-smothering-marine-life

Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.

North Atlantic coastal ecosystems at threat due to climate change and human impact

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/north-atlantic-coastal-ecosystems-at-threat-due-to-climate-change-and-human-impact-2

University of Plymouth news: Rising temperatures, acidified seawater and increased storminess are driving profound changes in the marine ecosystems of the North Atlantic, according to a new report.

Giving young people a voice in environmental action

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni/rising-stars/sancha-conway-holroyd

University of Plymouth rising stars: graduate and postgraduate research student Sancha Conway Holroyd overcame difficulties to succeed as a UN climate activist and researcher.