/feeds/news The latest news from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. en /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’s 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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’s 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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ – 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’s 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 /news/university-and-helsing-forge-new-partnership-to-drive-innovation The organisations sign a Memorandum of Understanding to turbocharge the UK’s marine autonomy industry Alan Williams Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:12:17 +0000 /news/university-and-helsing-forge-new-partnership-to-drive-innovation 2026-03-11T09:12:17+00:00 2026-03-11T09:12:17+00:00 /news/university-helps-to-showcase-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy-unveiled-at-oceanology-international-2026 The event has been attended by senior leaders from the University in addition to researchers, technicians, students, and graduates Alan Williams Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:34:18 +0000 /news/university-helps-to-showcase-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy-unveiled-at-oceanology-international-2026 2026-03-10T18:34:18+00:00 2026-03-10T18:34:18+00:00 /news/delivering-innovation-and-education-in-marine-autonomy The University is this week showcasing its expertise, facilities and training opportunities at Oceanology International Alan Williams Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:44 +0000 /news/delivering-innovation-and-education-in-marine-autonomy 2026-03-10T13:00:44+00:00 2026-03-10T13:00:44+00:00 /news/partnership-develops-real-time-marine-mammal-detection-system The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and MSeis are working together through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Alan Williams Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:45 +0000 /news/partnership-develops-real-time-marine-mammal-detection-system 2026-03-09T08:00:45+00:00 2026-03-09T08:00:45+00:00 /news/turning-thoughts-into-action-this-international-womens-day The University held events to mark this year’s theme of Rights, Justice, Action Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:34 +0000 /news/turning-thoughts-into-action-this-international-womens-day 2026-03-06T16:00:34+00:00 2026-03-06T16:00:34+00:00 /news/creative-writing-student-wins-scholarship-prize English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:30 +0000 /news/creative-writing-student-wins-scholarship-prize 2026-03-05T09:00:30+00:00 2026-03-05T09:00:30+00:00 /news/research-hopes-to-uncover-new-vulnerabilities-in-glioma-tumour-cells The study is being led by experts at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence Alan Williams Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:42 +0000 /news/research-hopes-to-uncover-new-vulnerabilities-in-glioma-tumour-cells 2026-03-04T08:00:42+00:00 2026-03-04T08:00:42+00:00 /news/new-measures-to-protect-historic-shipwrecks-from-the-threat-of-heritage-crime Experts from the University have helped develop guidance designed to clamp down on illegal activity involving England’s underwater cultural heritage Alan Williams Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:30 +0000 /news/new-measures-to-protect-historic-shipwrecks-from-the-threat-of-heritage-crime 2026-03-02T10:00:30+00:00 2026-03-02T10:00:30+00:00 /news/project-aims-to-transform-care-and-support-for-families-with-an-autistic-child A new trial could significantly benefit autistic children and their families and the care provided across the entire UK healthcare system Alan Williams Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:49:50 +0000 /news/project-aims-to-transform-care-and-support-for-families-with-an-autistic-child 2026-03-02T08:49:50+00:00 2026-03-02T08:49:50+00:00 /news/university-contributes-to-ambitious-plan-for-food-security-and-growth Our academics have worked with partners across the Great South West consortium on the new Agrifood Growth Plan Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:31 +0000 /news/university-contributes-to-ambitious-plan-for-food-security-and-growth 2026-02-27T13:00:31+00:00 2026-02-27T13:00:31+00:00 60