/feeds/news The latest news from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. en /news/plymouth-energy-futures-summit-discusses-powering-the-citys-future-growth The event brought together academics from the University with partners from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and across the UK Alan Williams Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:37 +0100 /news/plymouth-energy-futures-summit-discusses-powering-the-citys-future-growth 2026-10-23T13:00:37+01:00 2026-10-23T13:00:37+01:00 /news/clocks-go-back-this-weekend-heres-some-key-self-care-advice Professor of Dietetics, Mary Hickson, explains why you need to take more vitamin D Mary Hickson Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:35 +0100 /news/clocks-go-back-this-weekend-heres-some-key-self-care-advice 2026-10-22T15:00:35+01:00 2026-10-22T15:00:35+01:00 /news/childhood-adversity-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-in-young-adulthood Researchers believe the new study raises questions around how policy can improve opportunities for children and young people Alan Williams Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:59 +0100 /news/childhood-adversity-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death-in-young-adulthood 2026-10-22T08:00:59+01:00 2026-10-22T08:00:59+01:00 /news/from-plymouth-to-pakistan From Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to Pakistan Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:07:12 +0100 /news/from-plymouth-to-pakistan 2026-10-21T09:07:12+01:00 2026-10-21T09:07:12+01:00 /news/engineering-stars-win-regional-awards Civil and Coastal Engineering students, Tom Appleyard and Lucy Walker, have been celebrated by industry body, CECA Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:34 +0100 /news/engineering-stars-win-regional-awards 2026-10-21T09:00:34+01:00 2026-10-21T09:00:34+01:00 /news/project-aims-to-boost-ai-skills-across-the-south-west-tourism-and-hospitality-industry The South West Visitor Economy AI Skills Accelerator is being led by the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Business School with funding from Innovate UK Alan Williams Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:54 +0100 /news/project-aims-to-boost-ai-skills-across-the-south-west-tourism-and-hospitality-industry 2026-10-21T08:00:54+01:00 2026-10-21T08:00:54+01:00 /news/next-generation-of-weather-experts-get-to-work-on-training-programme The postgraduate pathway will equip operational meteorologists for an increasingly complex weather and climate landscape Alan Williams Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:40 +0100 /news/next-generation-of-weather-experts-get-to-work-on-training-programme 2026-10-12T09:00:40+01:00 2026-10-12T09:00:40+01:00 /news/study-highlights-the-european-waters-at-greatest-risk-of-harmful-light-pollution Scientists have produced the first framework which can be used to assess whether a region is of Good Environmental Status in terms of light pollution Alan Williams Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:34 +0100 /news/study-highlights-the-european-waters-at-greatest-risk-of-harmful-light-pollution 2026-10-07T01:00:34+01:00 2026-10-07T01:00:34+01:00 /news/children-from-across-the-world-consistently-help-their-peers-but-in-different-ways Researchers from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ are part of an international team that explored child cooperation across different cultures Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:50 +0100 /news/children-from-across-the-world-consistently-help-their-peers-but-in-different-ways 2026-10-02T08:00:50+01:00 2026-10-02T08:00:50+01:00 /news/amazing-new-eye-care-facility-welcomes-first-patients The expanded Centre for Eyecare Excellence is open for bookings Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:41 +0100 /news/amazing-new-eye-care-facility-welcomes-first-patients 2026-10-01T14:37:41+01:00 2026-10-01T14:37:41+01:00 /news/projects-plotting-native-and-invading-sealife-of-falmouth-harbour MSc Marine Conservation students Khianna Lee and Nadine Milner have undertaken projects on the Cornish coast this summer Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:36 +0100 /news/projects-plotting-native-and-invading-sealife-of-falmouth-harbour 2026-09-29T10:00:36+01:00 2026-09-29T10:00:36+01:00 /news/report-explores-challenges-and-opportunities-in-delivering-5-8bn-pride-in-place-programme Research from our Centre for Place has informed how to empower communities James Campbell-MacDonald Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:12 +0100 /news/report-explores-challenges-and-opportunities-in-delivering-5-8bn-pride-in-place-programme 2026-09-25T16:30:12+01:00 2026-09-25T16:30:12+01:00 /news/collaboration-explores-innovative-solutions-to-benefit-the-planet-and-society The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and Kew Reach Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will underpin a range of research and training activities Alan Williams Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:32 +0100 /news/collaboration-explores-innovative-solutions-to-benefit-the-planet-and-society 2026-09-25T10:00:32+01:00 2026-09-25T10:00:32+01:00 /news/84-million-to-boost-defence-growth-plans-and-create-nearly-1000-jobs The investment includes support for major University-led initiatives linked to marine autonomy and skills development Alan Williams Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:56:39 +0100 /news/84-million-to-boost-defence-growth-plans-and-create-nearly-1000-jobs 2026-09-24T10:56:39+01:00 2026-09-24T10:56:39+01:00 /news/sharks-robots-and-fireworks-families-invited-on-a-voyage-of-discovery Free community event at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:51:29 +0100 /news/sharks-robots-and-fireworks-families-invited-on-a-voyage-of-discovery 2026-09-24T10:51:29+01:00 2026-09-24T10:51:29+01:00 /news/beloved-lecturers-memorial-fund-endowed-for-life The Claire Chick Nursing Fund has reached £20,000, meaning it will be endowed and available to nursing students for generations to come Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:38:59 +0100 /news/beloved-lecturers-memorial-fund-endowed-for-life 2026-09-23T10:38:59+01:00 2026-09-23T10:38:59+01:00 /news/study-provides-unprecedented-assessment-of-seabed-diversity-off-the-isles-of-scilly The new findings are the result of work by experts in marine conservation and monitoring from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Alan Williams Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:05:21 +0100 /news/study-provides-unprecedented-assessment-of-seabed-diversity-off-the-isles-of-scilly 2026-09-23T05:05:21+01:00 2026-09-23T05:05:21+01:00 /news/comic-to-help-young-people-better-understand-dementia My Dementia Guide was created by Illustration students Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:02:52 +0100 /news/comic-to-help-young-people-better-understand-dementia 2026-09-22T10:02:52+01:00 2026-09-22T10:02:52+01:00 /news/silverstone-ambition-builds-for-student-engineers Following high praise for their work, student engineers are seeking sponsorship for the next stage of an international competition Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:24 +0100 /news/silverstone-ambition-builds-for-student-engineers 2026-09-15T10:00:24+01:00 2026-09-15T10:00:24+01:00 /news/international-award-recognises-treatment-advances-for-blood-cancer-patients The ENRICH study, managed by the University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit, has received a prize for Best European Research Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:30:28 +0100 /news/international-award-recognises-treatment-advances-for-blood-cancer-patients 2026-09-10T09:30:28+01:00 2026-09-10T09:30:28+01:00 /news/academic-highlighted-among-the-scientists-making-a-difference-to-the-planet-and-society Professor Richard Thompson is among 47 people featured in a new book being distributed across the UK’s secondary schools Alan Williams Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:51 +0100 /news/academic-highlighted-among-the-scientists-making-a-difference-to-the-planet-and-society 2026-09-10T08:00:51+01:00 2026-09-10T08:00:51+01:00 /news/house-of-lords-event-highlights-the-challenges-facing-englands-coastal-communities The event was held to launch a new coastal classification and to showcase data that can be used by local and national policymakers Alan Williams Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:30:33 +0100 /news/house-of-lords-event-highlights-the-challenges-facing-englands-coastal-communities 2026-09-09T12:30:33+01:00 2026-09-09T12:30:33+01:00 /news/weight-loss-injections-new-guidelines-support-safe-decision-making-in-pregnancy Study provides guidance and support for health professionals and families Amy King Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:42:54 +0100 /news/weight-loss-injections-new-guidelines-support-safe-decision-making-in-pregnancy 2026-09-09T09:42:54+01:00 2026-09-09T09:42:54+01:00 /news/project-transforms-used-cars-into-a-showcase-of-the-oceans-power Intertidal has been created through Sea for Yourself, a collaborative cultural programme involving the University Alan Williams Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:40 +0100 /news/project-transforms-used-cars-into-a-showcase-of-the-oceans-power 2026-09-07T10:00:40+01:00 2026-09-07T10:00:40+01:00 /news/damaging-the-antarctic-damages-us-all-scientists-warn-of-the-potential-impacts-of-coastal-freshening Scientists at the University and the British Antarctic Survey investigated how shifts in ocean salinity could affect marine species Alan Williams Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:54 +0100 /news/damaging-the-antarctic-damages-us-all-scientists-warn-of-the-potential-impacts-of-coastal-freshening 2026-08-28T08:00:54+01:00 2026-08-28T08:00:54+01:00 60