Topic Climate Change

Last updated: 15 January 2026

Turning plastic awareness into climate action: Lessons for the planet

Girl cleaning litter from a sandy beach

Using successful communication methods to promote sustainable behaviours

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Last updated: 15 January 2026

CPD Workshop: Net Zero and Climate Change – Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises

Country lane with a wooden signpost, next to a grass field at sunrise

This three-hour online workshop is about sustainable practices, climate change mitigation and the global push towards achieving net-zero emissions

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Last updated: 15 January 2026

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year

Students conducting research on Dartmoor.

Build your skills and knowledge on this new four-year course (incorporating a foundation year).

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Last updated: 15 January 2026

MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence

Environmental technology concept. Sustainable development goals. SDGs.

MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence at Plymouth combines data science with cutting-edge skills in environmental and marine technology to provide an innovative curriculum and an outstanding foundation for your future career.

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Last updated: 14 January 2026

What is ocean acidification? Find out how research at Plymouth is tackling this global carbon dioxide problem

Ocean acidification

Explore the science behind falling ocean pH and the impact this has on marine ecosystem balance

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Last updated: 8 January 2026

Studying the seas, from Plymouth to Japan

Dr Ben Harvey on location, wearing a diving suit

Chart Dr Ben Harvey’s journey from the South West to the Far East and discover his passion for marine ecology along the way

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Last updated: 8 January 2026

Health and Decarbonisation

Patient putting Pepper through his paces

Understanding health impacts of climate change

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Published: 8 January 2026

UK marine heatwave research priorities outlined in new national roadmap

Atlantic Ocean wide

Scientists from the University have contributed to new research calling for a coordinated response to a growing environmental threat

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Last updated: 6 January 2026

7 questions with Alice Mosley

Alice Mosley, Plymouth Pioneer

Get to know our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare student who is influencing change for a greener world for both humans and animals

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Last updated: 19 December 2025

What are invasive species? Are they always bad for our ecosystems?

Close-up view of a common lionfish (Pterois miles) courtesy of Shutterstock, Copyright: Henner Damke

Discover how the University is researching the possible benefits – and not just the negative impact – non-indigenous species can bring to new environments

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