News tagged with: news, research
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![<p>Dr Imogen Napper and climate activist Greta Thunberg at the press conference ahead of her departure from Plymouth</p>]()
Marine researcher and graduate meet Nobel-nominated climate activist
University of Plymouth researcher Imogen Napper and graduate Emily Stevenson were among those meeting teenager Greta Thunberg as she left Plymouth for a voyage to New York
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![<p>Kilian Eichenseer and Dr Uwe Balthasar<br></p>]()
Evolution of life in the ocean changed 170 million years ago
Research led by academics from the University of Plymouth suggests the ocean as we understand it today was shaped by a global evolutionary regime shift around 170 million years ago.
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![<p>(c) eXXpedition_Jen Russell- North Pacific leg 1 Hawaii to Vancouver 1393<br></p>]()
University teams up with eXXpedition to tackle the plastics in our oceans
The University of Plymouth and pioneering sailing and science organisation eXXpedition are joining forces to conduct new and innovative research into the impact plastic pollution is having on our oceans.
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![<p>Common frog Rana temporaria 4 (c) Greg Hitchcock<br></p>]()
Climate change responsible for severe infectious disease in UK frogs
Climate change has already increased the spread and severity of a fatal disease that infects common frogs (Rana temporaria) in the UK, according to research involving the University of Plymouth.
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![<p>FISH INTEL researchers and stakeholders attend the project's final conference at the University of Plymouth Marine Station</p>]()
Tagging programme enables scientists to begin identifying key habitats of English Channel’s critical fish species
University of Plymouth news: The conclusion of the €4million FISH INTEL project was marked with a conference at the University attended by many of its key stakeholders.
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![<p>Dorothy Tudor</p>]()
‘Floundering without support’ – a dementia carer’s story on why new research is vital
Dorothy Tudor has cared for her partner Bob since he was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago, and explains why new Plymouth and NIHR dementia research is vital
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![<p>The collection of records bought online by Dr Harry Bennett</p>]()
Internet find gives fascinating insight into life of a sailor in 1930s
Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor (Reader) in History at the University of Plymouth, transformed a pile of records bought on eBay into an unlikely treasure trove of 1930s naval history
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![<p>Professor Kevin Jones with visitors from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv. </p><p>
</p><p>Oleksandr Sobovyi,
Assistant Rector; Olena Kostenko, Vice-Rector for International Relations and
Postgraduate Studies; and Oleksandr Kulinchenko, Vice-Rector for
administrative-economic and social-educational work.</p><p></p>]()
University hosts Ukraine delegation for talks about long-term partnership
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has hosted a delegation from the State University of Infrastructure and Technology (SUIT) in Kyiv for talks about the potential for future collaborative projects.
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![<p>Dr Lauren Ansell, Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Plymouth<br></p>]()
Mathematics lecturer shortlisted for national award in recognition of clean maritime research
University of Plymouth news: Dr Lauren Ansell has been shortlisted in the Mathematical Sciences category of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s STEM for BRITAIN 2023 Awards
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![<p>Aerial view of Tintagel castle, Cornwall.</p><p>Shutterstock ID: 2161121421</p>]()
Project explores potential for digital technologies to create inclusion and opportunities in Devon and Cornwall
University of Plymouth news: The ICONIC project aims to find ways of engaging older generations with digital content – and encouraging younger generations to create it
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![<p>Getty nuclear power station</p>]()
Project aims to advance knowledge around the environmental impacts of nuclear industry
The University of Plymouth has been given special dispensation to be part of a three-year initiative funded by the European Union.
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![<p>Himmelbilder / Skies of Dawn (Credit: Heidi Morstang)<br></p>]()
Exhibition aims to celebrate the connection between lives and landscapes
University of Plymouth news: A new exhibition showcases the work of Dr Heidi Morstang, Associate Professor in Photography and an award-winning photographer and filmmaker.
