https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/feeds/news The latest news from University of Plymouth. en https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-supports-invaluable-learning-for-doctors-of-the-future Thanks to the Hospital Saturday Fund and Vandervell Trust   Amy King Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:19 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-supports-invaluable-learning-for-doctors-of-the-future 2025-10-24T10:00:19+01:00 2025-10-24T10:00:19+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/claire-chick-awarded-posthumous-doctorate University raises funds to support nurses in her memory Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:37:35 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/claire-chick-awarded-posthumous-doctorate 2025-10-23T16:37:35+01:00 2025-10-23T16:37:35+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-spinout-raises-740-000-to-accelerate-development-of-novel-antibiotics Amprologix was founded by Professor Mathew Upton to further his pioneering research to tackle antimicrobial resistance Alan Williams Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:26:02 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-spinout-raises-740-000-to-accelerate-development-of-novel-antibiotics 2025-10-23T12:26:02+01:00 2025-10-23T12:26:02+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/torpoint-bridge-to-zero-to-deliver-uk-first-decarbonisation-solution-for-the-worlds-busiest-chain-ferry-service The University is a partner in the pioneering project to create a scalable model for zero-emission short-sea crossings Alan Williams Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:59:49 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/torpoint-bridge-to-zero-to-deliver-uk-first-decarbonisation-solution-for-the-worlds-busiest-chain-ferry-service 2025-10-22T13:59:49+01:00 2025-10-22T13:59:49+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/15-5-million-to-continue-south-west-health-research-partnership The funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will support the partnership, which includes the University of Plymouth Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:11:26 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/15-5-million-to-continue-south-west-health-research-partnership 2025-10-15T16:11:26+01:00 2025-10-15T16:11:26+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/global-campaign-to-make-anatomy-teaching-more-inclusive Anatomy for All, led by the University of Plymouth, is reaching out to educators worldwide Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:52:46 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/global-campaign-to-make-anatomy-teaching-more-inclusive 2025-10-15T10:52:46+01:00 2025-10-15T10:52:46+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/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 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:30:19 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-shines-as-industrial-placement-winner-at-regional-awards 2025-10-14T09:30:19+01:00 2025-10-14T09:30:19+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/i-turned-my-life-around-to-study-medicine Fadi Al-Shoaibi explains the moment he realised that medicine was the career for him, and how he is now supporting others in their medical training Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:24 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/i-turned-my-life-around-to-study-medicine 2025-10-13T10:00:24+01:00 2025-10-13T10:00:24+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/record-allocation-to-support-medical-researchers-in-britains-ocean-city The University has secured 22 Integrated Academic Training posts from the National Institute of Health and Care Research Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:00:27 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/record-allocation-to-support-medical-researchers-in-britains-ocean-city 2025-10-09T16:00:27+01:00 2025-10-09T16:00:27+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-to-guide-highlights-ways-to-encourage-greater-diversity-within-future-engineering-workforce Our researchers and students have been working for several years on initiatives supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering Alan Williams Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:30:19 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/how-to-guide-highlights-ways-to-encourage-greater-diversity-within-future-engineering-workforce 2025-10-07T09:30:19+01:00 2025-10-07T09:30:19+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-selected-to-join-nato-underwater-security-and-defence-project Our researchers are part of a consortium working to enhance the security and connectivity of critical sub-sea technologies Alan Williams Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:39:53 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-selected-to-join-nato-underwater-security-and-defence-project 2025-10-06T16:39:53+01:00 2025-10-06T16:39:53+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-appointed-lead-author-of-un-climate-change-report Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam will contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report on adapting cities and infrastructure to climate change Alan Williams Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-academic-appointed-lead-author-of-un-climate-change-report 2025-09-30T12:30:20+01:00 2025-09-30T12:30:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-enzymes-role-in-brain-tumour-growth-and-therapies Researchers will complete a pre-clinical evaluation of three drugs already being used to target aldehydes in other conditions Alan Williams Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:22 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-explores-enzymes-role-in-brain-tumour-growth-and-therapies 2025-09-25T14:00:22+01:00 2025-09-25T14:00:22+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/faster-easier-diagnosis-could-soon-benefit-people-with-neurological-conditions A £2.45m project led by the University will test whether a brain-monitoring headset can deliver quicker and more accessible diagnosis Alan Williams Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:22 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/faster-easier-diagnosis-could-soon-benefit-people-with-neurological-conditions 2025-09-25T10:00:22+01:00 2025-09-25T10:00:22+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-develops-new-training-to-support-the-nuclear-workforce-of-the-future The first cohort has begun a new module developed by the University in collaboration with Babcock International Group and the Ministry of Defence Alan Williams Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/partnership-develops-new-training-to-support-the-nuclear-workforce-of-the-future 2025-09-24T10:00:20+01:00 2025-09-24T10:00:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-helps-to-launch-team-plymouth The collaboration draws together key organisations across the city to ensure it benefits from being named a National Defence Growth Area Alan Williams Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:41:39 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-helps-to-launch-team-plymouth 2025-09-22T12:41:39+01:00 2025-09-22T12:41:39+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ai-model-offers-accurate-and-explainable-insights-to-support-autism-assessment A deep learning model was shown to achieve up to 98% accuracy in distinguishing autistic from neurotypical participants Alan Williams Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:30:23 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/ai-model-offers-accurate-and-explainable-insights-to-support-autism-assessment 2025-09-19T00:30:23+01:00 2025-09-19T00:30:23+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener Alan Williams Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:24 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system 2025-09-18T14:00:24+01:00 2025-09-18T14:00:24+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/first-evidence-that-plastic-nanoparticles-can-accumulate-in-the-edible-parts-of-vegetables The first-of-its-kind research has shown how tiny plastic particles can enter vegetables through their roots and accumulate in the parts we eat Alan Williams Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/first-evidence-that-plastic-nanoparticles-can-accumulate-in-the-edible-parts-of-vegetables 2025-09-17T10:00:21+01:00 2025-09-17T10:00:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-can-manage-anxiety-through-programme-that-helps-them-imagine-positive-outcomes Researchers tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety Alan Williams Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:29 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-can-manage-anxiety-through-programme-that-helps-them-imagine-positive-outcomes 2025-09-17T08:00:29+01:00 2025-09-17T08:00:29+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/250m-defence-deal-enables-university-to-drive-innovations-in-advanced-marine-technology The Plymouth Defence Growth Deal will enhance our expertise across the defence and security sectors Alan Williams Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:45:30 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/250m-defence-deal-enables-university-to-drive-innovations-in-advanced-marine-technology 2025-09-08T10:45:30+01:00 2025-09-08T10:45:30+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-do-young-people-buy-loot-boxes-in-video-games Researchers from the university say a new tool could help them identify the early signs of gaming-related harms Alan Williams Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:20 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/why-do-young-people-buy-loot-boxes-in-video-games 2025-09-05T10:00:20+01:00 2025-09-05T10:00:20+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/amazing-experience-at-international-summer-school Students from China and Sri Lanka praise their time in Plymouth Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:41:21 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/amazing-experience-at-international-summer-school 2025-09-02T13:41:21+01:00 2025-09-02T13:41:21+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/global-review-identifies-opportunities-to-improve-monitoring-of-juvenile-fish-habitats Scientists from the University have led calls for new research to enhance habitat protection Alan Williams Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:05:32 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/global-review-identifies-opportunities-to-improve-monitoring-of-juvenile-fish-habitats 2025-09-01T10:05:32+01:00 2025-09-01T10:05:32+01:00 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/marketing-expertise-in-artificial-intelligence-goes-global Plymouth Business School blazing a trail Dave Shuttleworth Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:21:06 +0100 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/marketing-expertise-in-artificial-intelligence-goes-global 2025-08-29T12:21:06+01:00 2025-08-29T12:21:06+01:00 60