Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ news feed /feeds/news The latest news from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. en Student nurses' visit shows impact – from local to global /news/student-nurses-visit-shows-impact-from-local-to-global Nursing students from China saw Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s leading facilities and expertise Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:33:37 +0100 /news/student-nurses-visit-shows-impact-from-local-to-global 2026-08-24T14:33:37+01:00 2026-08-24T14:33:37+01:00 Could weight loss drug benefit patients living with alcohol addiction, liver disease and obesity? /news/could-weight-loss-drug-benefit-patients-living-with-alcohol-addiction-liver-disease-and-obesity A four-year £2.7million research project will investigate whether Semaglutide could become the first treatment to address these problems together Alan Williams Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:50 +0100 /news/could-weight-loss-drug-benefit-patients-living-with-alcohol-addiction-liver-disease-and-obesity 2026-08-20T08:00:50+01:00 2026-08-20T08:00:50+01:00 Are subsea oil and gas pipelines a previously unrecognised source of ocean microplastics? /news/are-subsea-oil-and-gas-pipelines-a-previously-unrecognised-source-of-ocean-microplastics New research has estimated that legacy plastics from oil and gas infrastructure could contribute tonnes of microplastics to UK waters each year Alan Williams Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:55 +0100 /news/are-subsea-oil-and-gas-pipelines-a-previously-unrecognised-source-of-ocean-microplastics 2026-08-19T08:00:55+01:00 2026-08-19T08:00:55+01:00 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ academic helps shape how the world adapts to climate change /news/plymouth-academic-helps-shape-how-the-world-adapts-to-climate-change Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam recently attended a crucial IPCC meeting in the Bahamas Alan Williams Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:47 +0100 /news/plymouth-academic-helps-shape-how-the-world-adapts-to-climate-change 2026-08-18T08:00:47+01:00 2026-08-18T08:00:47+01:00 University advances discussions on the role of geological uncertainty in nuclear waste disposal /news/university-advances-discussions-on-the-role-of-geological-uncertainty-in-nuclear-waste-disposal An international workshop explored challenges of housing waste in the deep subsurface and characteristics of the rock which would host the facility Alan Williams Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:01:11 +0100 /news/university-advances-discussions-on-the-role-of-geological-uncertainty-in-nuclear-waste-disposal 2026-08-17T08:01:11+01:00 2026-08-17T08:01:11+01:00 Could the local government reorganisation deliver more harm than good for Devon’s rural and coastal areas? /news/could-the-local-government-reorganisation-deliver-more-harm-than-good-for-devons-rural-and-coastal-areas Researchers from our Centre for Coastal Communities examine some of the potential impacts of the proposed Devon devolution Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:47 +0100 /news/could-the-local-government-reorganisation-deliver-more-harm-than-good-for-devons-rural-and-coastal-areas 2026-08-14T10:00:47+01:00 2026-08-14T10:00:47+01:00 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ named Community University of the Year 2027 /news/plymouth-named-community-university-of-the-year-2027 University recognised by Daily Mail for 'perfect alignment' with region and city Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:03:04 +0100 /news/plymouth-named-community-university-of-the-year-2027 2026-08-13T00:03:04+01:00 2026-08-13T00:03:04+01:00 ‘Manchesterism’ by the sea /news/manchesterism-by-the-sea Transforming lives by creating growth and converting opportunity into outcomes Richard Davies Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:01:20 +0100 /news/manchesterism-by-the-sea 2026-08-10T12:01:20+01:00 2026-08-10T12:01:20+01:00 “I found my best friend through Clearing†/news/i-found-my-best-friend-through-clearing Law students Sam and Charlie outline how they found shared interests after meeting on their second day Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:39 +0100 /news/i-found-my-best-friend-through-clearing 2026-08-10T10:00:39+01:00 2026-08-10T10:00:39+01:00 Over half of people are unaware of the environmental effects of sunscreen /news/over-half-of-people-are-unaware-of-the-environmental-effects-of-sunscreen The new research comes during a summer when the UK has basked in almost unbroken sunshine for several weeks Alan Williams Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:42 +0100 /news/over-half-of-people-are-unaware-of-the-environmental-effects-of-sunscreen 2026-08-07T08:00:42+01:00 2026-08-07T08:00:42+01:00 Project demonstrates autonomous capability for floating offshore wind monitoring /news/project-demonstrates-autonomous-capability-for-floating-offshore-wind-monitoring Scientists test novel sensor integration to help advance autonomous ecosystem assessment and facilitate sustainable offshore wind expansion Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:33 +0100 /news/project-demonstrates-autonomous-capability-for-floating-offshore-wind-monitoring 2026-08-06T15:00:33+01:00 2026-08-06T15:00:33+01:00 “Clearing opened the door to my nursing dream†/news/clearing-opened-the-door-to-my-nursing-dream Imogen Florey explains how she embarked on a foundation year in Nursing thanks to Clearing Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:38 +0100 /news/clearing-opened-the-door-to-my-nursing-dream 2026-08-06T14:00:38+01:00 2026-08-06T14:00:38+01:00 National award for leader who puts students at heart of decision-making /news/national-award-for-leader-who-puts-students-at-heart-of-decision-making Dr Christie Pritchard has received a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:35 +0100 /news/national-award-for-leader-who-puts-students-at-heart-of-decision-making 2026-08-06T10:00:35+01:00 2026-08-06T10:00:35+01:00 New facility advances understanding of radioactive materials while training future nuclear workforce /news/new-facility-advances-understanding-of-radioactive-materials-while-training-future-nuclear-workforce The Radioisotope and Advanced Materials Suite (RAMS) will be used for research, consultancy, teaching and student projects Alan Williams Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:42 +0100 /news/new-facility-advances-understanding-of-radioactive-materials-while-training-future-nuclear-workforce 2026-08-04T08:00:42+01:00 2026-08-04T08:00:42+01:00 At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps? /news/at-risk-and-cut-off-are-other-coastal-communities-destined-to-follow-in-torcross-footsteps Scientists have issued a call for joined-up action six months after residents in South Devon were left stranded by winter storms Alan Williams Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:30:36 +0100 /news/at-risk-and-cut-off-are-other-coastal-communities-destined-to-follow-in-torcross-footsteps 2026-08-03T08:30:36+01:00 2026-08-03T08:30:36+01:00 Sun shines on ‘extraordinary’ international summer school /news/sun-shines-on-extraordinary-international-summer-school Students from partner institutions visited for two weeks of teaching, learning and life in Britain’s Ocean City Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:36 +0100 /news/sun-shines-on-extraordinary-international-summer-school 2026-07-31T10:00:36+01:00 2026-07-31T10:00:36+01:00 What is Clearing? /news/what-is-clearing Advice in the lead up to A Level results day to help you, or your loved ones, secure a university place Richard Davies Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:35 +0100 /news/what-is-clearing 2026-07-30T10:00:35+01:00 2026-07-30T10:00:35+01:00 University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities /news/university-leads-new-report-highlighting-health-of-the-uks-plankton-communities Our researchers have worked with partners across the country on a new study for the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership Alan Williams Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:36 +0100 /news/university-leads-new-report-highlighting-health-of-the-uks-plankton-communities 2026-07-30T09:00:36+01:00 2026-07-30T09:00:36+01:00 “An eye exam saved our family†/news/an-eye-exam-saved-our-family Hanna Ganderton’s genetic condition was picked up at the University’s Centre for Eyecare Excellence Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:30:45 +0100 /news/an-eye-exam-saved-our-family 2026-07-29T10:30:45+01:00 2026-07-29T10:30:45+01:00 The devastating impact of non-fatal strangulation – and how students are raising awareness /news/the-devastating-impact-of-non-fatal-strangulation-and-how-students-are-raising-awareness Medical students delivered a workshop to highlight key issues that have ‘become normalised in society’ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:19:50 +0100 /news/the-devastating-impact-of-non-fatal-strangulation-and-how-students-are-raising-awareness 2026-07-27T11:19:50+01:00 2026-07-27T11:19:50+01:00 Thousands celebrate success and achievements at Graduation Week /news/thousands-celebrate-success-and-achievements-at-graduation-week Ceremonies have been held throughout this week with students’ achievements recognised by lecturers, family and friends Alan Williams Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:07:29 +0100 /news/thousands-celebrate-success-and-achievements-at-graduation-week 2026-07-24T12:07:29+01:00 2026-07-24T12:07:29+01:00 New award marks 50 years of Psychology at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ /news/new-award-marks-50-years-of-psychology-at-the-university-of-plymouth The prize fondly remembers Dr Nicola Weston Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:24 +0100 /news/new-award-marks-50-years-of-psychology-at-the-university-of-plymouth 2026-07-21T14:30:24+01:00 2026-07-21T14:30:24+01:00 Student doctor’s sustainable scrub cap success /news/sustainable-scrub-cap-success Medical student Sophie Lawrence has visited Parliament to outline her work Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:26 +0100 /news/sustainable-scrub-cap-success 2026-07-21T09:00:26+01:00 2026-07-21T09:00:26+01:00 University hosts international forum on the power of science diplomacy /news/university-hosts-international-forum-on-the-power-of-science-diplomacy The event, arranged in collaboration with UNESCO, marks the first phase of plans to create a national centre of excellence in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:01:27 +0100 /news/university-hosts-international-forum-on-the-power-of-science-diplomacy 2026-07-15T15:01:27+01:00 2026-07-15T15:01:27+01:00 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ chosen as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance /news/plymouth-chosen-as-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance The announcement builds on a 160-year history of working in tandem with the defence sector and Armed Forces Alan Williams Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:48 +0100 /news/plymouth-chosen-as-a-founding-member-of-the-defence-universities-alliance 2026-07-13T17:00:48+01:00 2026-07-13T17:00:48+01:00 60