Pages tagged with: mayflower-400
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Brighter lights, bigger sounds - how Illuminate is growing towards Mayflower 400
A University academic is helping to bring families a dazzling weekend of light. Professor Chris Bennewith, Head of the University’s School of Art, Design and Architecture is a member of the steering group for Illuminate – a light festival for Plymouth.
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Public lecture asks why Pilgrim Fathers earned place at pinnacle of American history
The third annual Mayflower Lecture, taking place at the University of Plymouth on Thursday 26 October, will explore why the Pilgrim Fathers became so important in the history of the United States
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Public art project celebrates 400th anniversary of Mayflower’s sailing to America
Academics and graduates from the University of Plymouth are collaborating on a new public art projects which will see a series of murals created to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower in 2020
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Plymouth Anthology of Young People's Writing 2018
As part of our commitment to the city's Mayflower 400 commemorations, the University is proud to be supporting the young people's anthology of writing for the next three years to 2020.
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Arts Council funding recognises vital role of the Plymouth History Centre
The Plymouth History Centre project – in which the University of Plymouth is a key partner – has been given a massive vote of confidence after being recognised as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) by Arts Council England (ACE)
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Mayflower 400, towards 2020
Mayflower 400, towards 2020 - find out how the University is working in partnership to commemorate the Pilgrim Fathers voyage to America in 1620.
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Help light up Plymouth for Thanksgiving this November
Plymouth University news: Residents and businesses are being asked to help with efforts to make this year's Illuminate and Thanksgiving celebrations the biggest and best yet
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Sir Brian Leveson to deliver the 23rd annual Pilgrim Fathers Lecture
Plymouth University news: One of the country’s most high profile legal figures, The Rt Hon Sir Brian Leveson, is coming to Plymouth to deliver the 23rd annual Pilgrim Fathers lecture
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Crowdfunder campaign launched for Mayflower Autonomous Research ship
Plymouth University news: A Crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help raise £10 million for the Mayflower Autonomous Research ship, which aims to sail across the Atlantic in 2020.
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An unmanned voyage in the wake of the Mayflower
Autonomous technology has the potential to change the face of the marine, maritime and shipping sectors. Mayflower Autonomous Ship, Plymouth University.
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Visual arts programme awarded £635,000 by Arts Council England
Plymouth University news: A two-year programme which aims to further enhance Plymouth’s visual arts scene has been awarded £635,000 from Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence funding programme
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World record success
Wheelchair champion Sarah Piercy and Plymouth University join forces to set new handcycle speed record in Nevada