/feeds/news The latest news from °µÍø½âÃÜ. en /news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans The University and °µÍø½âÃÜ City Council are part of a consortium that has secured support from the Pathways2Resilience programme Alan Williams Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:34 +0000 /news/plymouth-awarded-funding-to-develop-climate-adaptation-plans 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 2026-01-27T12:00:34+00:00 /news/11m-programme-aims-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-in-the-south-west New research led by the University will explore ways to improve services for people in need and influence positive change for the UK and beyond Alan Williams Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:05:21 +0000 /news/11m-programme-aims-to-strengthen-mental-health-care-in-the-south-west 2026-01-27T00:05:21+00:00 2026-01-27T00:05:21+00:00 /news/new-report-reveals-scale-causes-and-consequences-of-south-west-octopus-bloom Researchers from across °µÍø½âÃÜ comprised the new report which draws on data from scientists, fishermen and citizen scientists Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:44 +0000 /news/new-report-reveals-scale-causes-and-consequences-of-south-west-octopus-bloom 2026-01-27T00:00:44+00:00 2026-01-27T00:00:44+00:00 /news/scientists-establish-a-means-of-using-lasers-to-increase-muon-lifetime Muons are particles used to study fundamental physics and to image large structures such as volcanoes, bridges and ancient buildings Alan Williams Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:27 +0000 /news/scientists-establish-a-means-of-using-lasers-to-increase-muon-lifetime 2026-01-26T09:00:27+00:00 2026-01-26T09:00:27+00:00 /news/pig-vaccine-candidate-outperforms-leading-available-treatment-in-new-trials The success is the latest development for The Vaccine Group, one of the °µÍø½âÃÜ's spinout companies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:22:43 +0000 /news/pig-vaccine-candidate-outperforms-leading-available-treatment-in-new-trials 2026-01-23T11:22:43+00:00 2026-01-23T11:22:43+00:00 /news/living-walls-boost-biodiversity-by-providing-safe-spaces-for-urban-wildlife Research in °µÍø½âÃÜ found dozens of pollinators, insects and birds living on green structures attached to city buildings Alan Williams Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:39 +0000 /news/living-walls-boost-biodiversity-by-providing-safe-spaces-for-urban-wildlife 2026-01-22T08:00:39+00:00 2026-01-22T08:00:39+00:00 /news/pr-opinion/education-can-help-you-change-the-world-all-from-your-own-home Michael Dillon is empowering people all over the world to explore the University's global health programme – now delivered exclusively online Michael Dillon Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:00:25 +0000 /news/pr-opinion/education-can-help-you-change-the-world-all-from-your-own-home 2026-01-21T15:00:25+00:00 2026-01-21T15:00:25+00:00 /news/3-7m-project-aims-to-provide-unprecedented-analysis-of-mesophotic-coral-reefs The five-year initiative will assess the response and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems to future climate change Alan Williams Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:32 +0000 /news/3-7m-project-aims-to-provide-unprecedented-analysis-of-mesophotic-coral-reefs 2026-01-20T10:00:32+00:00 2026-01-20T10:00:32+00:00 /news/university-and-babcock-to-drive-skills-development-and-economic-growth A new Memorandum of Understanding builds on decades of collaboration between two of °µÍø½âÃÜ’s largest employers Alan Williams Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:27 +0000 /news/university-and-babcock-to-drive-skills-development-and-economic-growth 2026-01-19T10:00:27+00:00 2026-01-19T10:00:27+00:00 /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions °µÍø½âÃÜ researchers are part of a major new project that aims to shed light on dangerous shifts in volcanic activity Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:12:07 +0000 /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones Led by the University, the study suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health disparities Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:26 +0000 /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice Dietetic students are offering free, tailored sessions to members of the public Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:25 +0000 /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture A successful bid would unlock £10million in funding for a year-long cultural celebration of what makes the city so special Alan Williams Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:17 +0000 /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 /news/lecturer-receives-award-acknowledging-outstanding-contribution-to-volcanology Dr Paul Cole has been researching and teaching about volcanoes all over the world for almost four decades Alan Williams Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:45 +0000 /news/lecturer-receives-award-acknowledging-outstanding-contribution-to-volcanology 2026-01-08T12:00:45+00:00 2026-01-08T12:00:45+00:00 /news/uk-marine-heatwave-research-priorities-outlined-in-new-national-roadmap Scientists from the University have contributed to new research calling for a coordinated response to a growing environmental threat Alan Williams Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:34 +0000 /news/uk-marine-heatwave-research-priorities-outlined-in-new-national-roadmap 2026-01-08T10:00:34+00:00 2026-01-08T10:00:34+00:00 /news/university-joins-seabed-2030-in-mission-to-map-the-worlds-ocean The University will actively contribute through various initiatives including the contribution of new data and satellite-derived bathymetry Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:28 +0000 /news/university-joins-seabed-2030-in-mission-to-map-the-worlds-ocean 2026-01-06T10:00:28+00:00 2026-01-06T10:00:28+00:00 /news/top-tips-for-getting-through-winter-months-and-they-are-not-what-you-think Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’ Sophie Homer Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:25 +0000 /news/top-tips-for-getting-through-winter-months-and-they-are-not-what-you-think 2026-01-02T09:00:25+00:00 2026-01-02T09:00:25+00:00 /news/can-board-games-play-a-role-in-neurodivergent-treatment-and-support-programmes A 2026 workshop will enable researchers and professionals to discuss the potential of games to help people with autism and other conditions Alan Williams Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:27 +0000 /news/can-board-games-play-a-role-in-neurodivergent-treatment-and-support-programmes 2025-12-30T09:00:27+00:00 2025-12-30T09:00:27+00:00 /news/what-makes-a-good-new-years-resolution-and-how-do-you-stick-to-it Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes Jon Rhodes Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:00:28 +0000 /news/what-makes-a-good-new-years-resolution-and-how-do-you-stick-to-it 2025-12-27T09:00:28+00:00 2025-12-27T09:00:28+00:00 /news/the-vice-chancellors-awards-2025 Celebrating outstanding staff from across the University Amy King Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:26 +0000 /news/the-vice-chancellors-awards-2025 2025-12-19T14:00:26+00:00 2025-12-19T14:00:26+00:00 /news/classic-christmas-number-1-inspires-students-future-career Ellyn Mosley visited Rockfield Studios to see the piano on which Freddie Mercury recorded Bohemian Rhapsody Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:34 +0000 /news/classic-christmas-number-1-inspires-students-future-career 2025-12-19T09:00:34+00:00 2025-12-19T09:00:34+00:00 /news/annual-report-and-financial-statements-2024-25 Looking back on a challenging but successful year Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:39 +0000 /news/annual-report-and-financial-statements-2024-25 2025-12-18T12:00:39+00:00 2025-12-18T12:00:39+00:00 /news/celebrating-our-student-scholarships 250 students at the °µÍø½âÃÜ received bursaries and scholarships this year - and there’s much more to come Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:07:16 +0000 /news/celebrating-our-student-scholarships 2025-12-18T10:07:16+00:00 2025-12-18T10:07:16+00:00 /news/consortium-secures-3-6m-for-pioneering-anaesthetic-gas-recovery-and-reuse-technology The University is working with partners across the South West on a project to drive down carbon emissions in healthcare Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:30 +0000 /news/consortium-secures-3-6m-for-pioneering-anaesthetic-gas-recovery-and-reuse-technology 2025-12-17T10:00:30+00:00 2025-12-17T10:00:30+00:00 /news/thinning-ice-in-antarctica-could-boost-oceanic-carbon-absorption A research team including the University believe their findings could help the Southern Ocean absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:31 +0000 /news/thinning-ice-in-antarctica-could-boost-oceanic-carbon-absorption 2025-12-16T10:00:31+00:00 2025-12-16T10:00:31+00:00 60