Press office news tagged awards
University academic features in the 2026 ENDS Power List
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Professor Melanie Austen is one of only 10 academics included on a list celebrating the people making the greatest impact on the UK environmental sector.
Breast cancer in pregnancy: graduate’s project receives national recognition
A Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» graduate has received national recognition for a project to raise awareness around the symptoms of breast cancer in pregnancy.
University Security team wins international award
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The University’s Security team has been named team of the year at an international awards ceremony.
Vital fund endowed to help students achieve their dreams
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The Mel Joyner Award supports students at the University from underrepresented backgrounds – and a legacy donation from her late dad means it will continue for life.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student selected for Commonwealth Games
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» student selected for Commonwealth Games. Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer.
Creative writing student wins scholarship prize
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» English and Creative Writing student, Laurie Page has won a new scholarship given by the Appledore Book Festival
Lecturer receives award acknowledging outstanding contribution to volcanology
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Dr Paul Cole, Associate Professor of Volcanology and a lecturer on our Earth Sciences programmes, has received a prestigious award from the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group (VMSG) of the Geological Society of London
The Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: The University has ended 2025 with a celebration of people who go above and beyond in their work, at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards.
Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
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Caring, creative and connected – meet the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Design Forum Student of the Year
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Caring, creative and connected – meet the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Design Forum Student of the Year. Nakia Lucas-Culverwell wins a tailored internship programme and cash prize.
Student shines as Industrial Placement Winner at regional awards
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Student shines as Industrial Placement Winner at regional awards. Matt Zielinski has received a prestigious award from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) South West.
Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» news: Professor Sally Hanks has been named a National Teaching Fellow for her transformative work in dental education and commitment to empowering others.