/feeds/news The latest news from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­. en /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 /news/bladder-cancer-detected-up-to-five-years-before-diagnosis-thanks-to-ai Research shows potential to transform early detection of the common cancer Amy King Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:39 +0100 /news/bladder-cancer-detected-up-to-five-years-before-diagnosis-thanks-to-ai 2026-08-25T11:00:39+01:00 2026-08-25T11:00:39+01:00 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 60