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Last updated: 23 March 2026

Images of Research 2026

Underwater shot of two ladies swimming, hiding their faces.

An exhibition of images that captures the true essence of our research community

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Last updated: 23 March 2026

Research Festival 2018

Our research informs our teaching right from the start, making our course modern and progressive.

Celebrating the very best of Plymouth's rich and varied research through a week-long series of events

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Last updated: 17 March 2026

Past events from the Sustainable Earth Institute

Filming at a Sustainable Earth Institute conference

Discover the knowledge and ideas our researchers, speakers and experts have shared over the years

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Last updated: 12 March 2026

University of the Third Age, Plymouth

A member of the University of the Third Age mentoring a University of Plymouth student.

Our pioneering partnership with U3A enables members to access University facilities to continue learning and in turn enhance our students’ experience

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Last updated: 13 February 2026

Drake's Place Gardens and Reservoir

Drake's Place

A community space, offering a calm and relaxing oasis amidst the whirl of urban living

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Published: 19 July 2017

Hat-trick of awards for Drake’s Place

Drake's Place in the sunshine

Drake’s Place Gardens and Reservoir at the University have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for the third year running

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Published: 9 February 2017

First speaker announced for University’s TEDx talks

TEDx

Dr Sylvia Terbeck from the School of Psychology will be exploring the question 'Can we cure prejudice?'

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Published: 19 December 2016

Share inspirational ideas at University’s TEDx talks

TEDx

Present your idea to the public at the event on 9 March

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Published: 17 August 2016

Plight of pollinators highlighted on National Honey Bee day

An empty queen cell means that a new queen is taking over the hive

As the University marks the day on 18 August, Dr Mick Hanley explains the importance of sustaining bees and other pollinators

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Published: 30 June 2016

Conference to showcase the best in cognitive research

Cognition conference

Fantastic research on how humans think, feel and behave will be showcased on 7-8 July

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