/feeds/news The latest news from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½. en /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 Plymouth 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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 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 Plymouth 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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ – 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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ 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 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™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 /news/university-helps-to-launch-national-marine-autonomy-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-and-opportunity Delivered in partnership with Tech South West and Babcock, the programme will support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:26 +0000 /news/university-helps-to-launch-national-marine-autonomy-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-and-opportunity 2026-02-26T10:00:26+00:00 2026-02-26T10:00:26+00:00 /news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies Plymouth is among the partners in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration Alan Williams Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:39 +0000 /news/university-joins-uk-collaboration-driving-innovations-in-advanced-neurotechnologies 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 2026-02-26T08:00:39+00:00 60