/feeds/news The latest news from ��ñ����. en /news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west ��ñ���� and Exeter sign new memorandum of understanding Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:25 +0100 /news/universities-strengthen-commitment-to-deeper-cooperation-for-the-south-west 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 2026-04-30T14:00:25+01:00 /news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration The report is part of a new national compendium showcasing how cities and universities are rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth Alan Williams Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0100 /news/plymouth-offers-new-model-of-how-coastal-settings-can-drive-place-innovation-and-regeneration 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 2026-04-29T09:00:33+01:00 /news/university-security-team-wins-international-award The team was praised for its unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of others Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:56:04 +0100 /news/university-security-team-wins-international-award 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 2026-04-23T13:56:04+01:00 /news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease Centre for Environmental Hepatology Alan Williams Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:25:50 +0100 /news/scientists-explore-whether-plastic-particles-could-be-linked-to-significant-rises-in-liver-disease 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 2026-04-23T08:25:50+01:00 /news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction Students visited the Eden Project to learn more about how different environments affect the way we think, feel and act Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:31:16 +0100 /news/psychology-comes-to-life-at-iconic-attraction 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 2026-04-22T09:31:16+01:00 /news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he has shaped their careers Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:29 +0100 /news/nurses-who-lost-son-honour-his-memory 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 2026-04-20T14:00:29+01:00 /news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:18:52 +0100 /news/why-choose-plymouth-because-we-dont-just-imagine-the-future-we-build-it 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 2026-04-16T10:18:52+01:00 /news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment The ��ñ����-led research is being supported through the National Institute for Health and Care Research��ñ���ޙs Work and Health Research Initiative Alan Williams Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:33 +0100 /news/project-aims-to-support-people-with-health-conditions-or-disabilities-to-overcome-barriers-to-employment 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 2026-04-15T08:00:33+01:00 /news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west The University played a key role in the UK Government announcement and is critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth Alan Williams Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:19:37 +0100 /news/defence-growth-deal-provides-50million-boost-to-plymouth-and-south-west 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 2026-04-09T16:19:37+01:00 /news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University ��ñ���ޓ and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:10:21 +0100 /news/vital-fund-endowed-to-help-students-achieve-their-dreams 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 2026-04-09T10:10:21+01:00 /news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors The funding will enable increased research and development into technologies that can be deployed on land, at sea and in the air Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:31 +0100 /news/university-leads-partnership-awarded-up-to-20-million-to-grow-south-wests-thriving-autonomous-sectors 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 2026-04-02T09:00:31+01:00 /news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty Research led by Dr Claire Szostek explored current science that can help deliver the agreement��ñ���ޙs objectives and the gaps that need to be addressed Alan Williams Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:01:03 +0100 /news/study-explores-how-science-can-support-and-enable-the-high-seas-treaty 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 2026-04-02T08:01:03+01:00 /news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data Dr Nadège Bault was one of 500 researchers who examined the data for a new study published in the journal Nature Alan Williams Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:55 +0100 /news/university-contributes-to-international-study-showing-how-academics-can-reach-different-conclusions-from-the-same-data 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 2026-04-01T16:06:55+01:00 /news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success Pupils from schools and colleges across the South West came to the University to pitch ideas as part of Enterprise Day. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:56:10 +0100 /news/youre-hired-secondary-students-have-a-taste-of-business-success 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 2026-04-01T15:56:10+01:00 /news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:33 +0100 /news/plymouth-student-selected-for-commonwealth-games 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 2026-03-31T11:00:33+01:00 /news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth This project will encourage ��ñ���� residents to help uncover micrometeorites that may have landed on their roofs and in their gardens Alan Williams Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:44 +0100 /news/hunting-stardust-in-plymouth 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 2026-03-31T08:00:44+01:00 /news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity The machine stocks small, affordable pieces designed by local creatives, including students and alumni from the ��ñ���� Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:36 +0100 /news/vending-machine-with-a-twist-showcases-students-creativity 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 2026-03-30T16:00:36+01:00 /news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking New research demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis in spite of people's political differences Alan Williams Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:39 +0100 /news/normative-messaging-bridges-the-partisan-gap-in-pandemic-risk-taking 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 2026-03-30T08:00:39+01:00 /news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board Business leader David Noyes will take up the role in the summer Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0000 /news/university-of-plymouth-appoints-new-chair-of-the-board 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 2026-03-26T10:27:00+00:00 /news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration The Stories for Us project will see academics working with organisations across ��ñ���� and Hastings Alan Williams Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:30:27 +0000 /news/project-explores-creative-ways-of-combining-community-stories-and-data-to-shape-regeneration 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 2026-03-24T10:30:27+00:00 /news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran Academics held a roundtable event on how the war looks from different angles, and why it��ñ���ޙs so unpredictable Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:29 +0000 /news/university-experts-discuss-the-war-in-iran 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 2026-03-20T14:00:29+00:00 /news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system Personal accounts have informed new research co-led by the ��ñ���� ��ñ���ޓ in a bid to inspire policy makers into action. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:23:56 +0000 /news/why-the-uk-needs-to-prioritise-oral-health-for-young-people-in-the-care-system 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 2026-03-20T09:23:56+00:00 /news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world A multi-million-pound collaboration will co-design and co-deliver a new training programme for early career meteorologists Alan Williams Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:31 +0000 /news/university-and-met-office-transform-meteorologist-training-for-a-changing-world 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 2026-03-19T07:00:31+00:00 /news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth Generous donation gives invaluable insights into life during wartime Dave Shuttleworth Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 /news/hands-on-history-from-the-frontline-to-the-university-of-plymouth 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 2026-03-13T10:00:30+00:00 /news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition Josh Fedrick is completing 10 fitness events to raise money for Huntington��ñ���ޙs disease research Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:27 +0000 /news/epic-fundraising-challenge-to-raise-awareness-of-severe-condition 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 2026-03-11T10:00:27+00:00 60