/feeds/news The latest news from ²ÝùÊÓƵ. en /news/inspiring-photographers-shortlisted-for-portrait-of-britain A student and two graduates have made the final of the competition Amy King Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:49:31 +0000 /news/inspiring-photographers-shortlisted-for-portrait-of-britain 2025-11-26T12:49:31+00:00 2025-11-26T12:49:31+00:00 /news/university-supports-opening-of-companys-first-uk-resilience-factory Our commitment to ²ÝùÊÓƵ's defence and security industry was highlighted by the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon John Healey MP Alan Williams Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:22:10 +0000 /news/university-supports-opening-of-companys-first-uk-resilience-factory 2025-11-20T12:22:10+00:00 2025-11-20T12:22:10+00:00 /news/rainforests-under-threat-report The report was commissioned by the South West Rainforest Alliance and based on research conducted by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ Alan Williams Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:05:24 +0000 /news/rainforests-under-threat-report 2025-11-19T00:05:24+00:00 2025-11-19T00:05:24+00:00 /news/new-sensory-study-room-opens-for-healthcare-students-in-cornwall Inclusive sensory study room at the Knowledge Spa in Truro is also open to local healthcare partners Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:23:56 +0000 /news/new-sensory-study-room-opens-for-healthcare-students-in-cornwall 2025-11-17T10:23:56+00:00 2025-11-17T10:23:56+00:00 /news/seabot-maritime-and-the-university-of-plymouth-sign-landmark-agreement Partnership will deliver new training programmes, joint research, and future skills development in marine autonomy Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:21 +0000 /news/seabot-maritime-and-the-university-of-plymouth-sign-landmark-agreement 2025-11-17T09:00:21+00:00 2025-11-17T09:00:21+00:00 /news/student-in-the-running-for-portrait-artist-of-the-year Ecology and Conservation student El Barrett explains how their passion for art complements their professional study Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:45:28 +0000 /news/student-in-the-running-for-portrait-artist-of-the-year 2025-11-13T14:45:28+00:00 2025-11-13T14:45:28+00:00 /news/study-provides-new-forecasts-of-remote-islands-vulnerability-to-sea-level-rise The research found a severe flooding event in the Maldives could become far more common in the future Alan Williams Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:26 +0000 /news/study-provides-new-forecasts-of-remote-islands-vulnerability-to-sea-level-rise 2025-11-13T10:00:26+00:00 2025-11-13T10:00:26+00:00 /news/project-explores-barriers-to-nhs-career-progression-facing-international-medical-graduates A study led by the University is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS Alan Williams Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:22 +0000 /news/project-explores-barriers-to-nhs-career-progression-facing-international-medical-graduates 2025-11-12T09:00:22+00:00 2025-11-12T09:00:22+00:00 /news/microplastics-scientists-named-among-worlds-most-influential-researchers Professor Richard Thompson and Dr Imogen Napper feature within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List Alan Williams Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:35 +0000 /news/microplastics-scientists-named-among-worlds-most-influential-researchers 2025-11-12T08:00:35+00:00 2025-11-12T08:00:35+00:00 /news/university-provides-evidence-to-major-national-review-of-uk-counter-terrorism-law Dr Paul Simpson worked with colleagues in the UK, France and Germany to survey thousands of people about their perceptions of terrorism Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:49:04 +0000 /news/university-provides-evidence-to-major-national-review-of-uk-counter-terrorism-law 2025-11-11T16:49:04+00:00 2025-11-11T16:49:04+00:00 /news/what-does-specialisation-for-a-university-mean-in-a-defence-led-economy Opportunities and challenges in the wake of Government defence spending announcements and the Post-16 white paper Richard Davies Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:54:21 +0000 /news/what-does-specialisation-for-a-university-mean-in-a-defence-led-economy 2025-11-11T15:54:21+00:00 2025-11-11T15:54:21+00:00 /news/world-first-facility-enhances-the-uks-energy-and-cyber-resilience The University's CROWN Lab is the only research facility in the world dedicated to cyber security in the offshore wind industry Alan Williams Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:45:02 +0000 /news/world-first-facility-enhances-the-uks-energy-and-cyber-resilience 2025-11-10T13:45:02+00:00 2025-11-10T13:45:02+00:00 /news/united-states-democracy-under-the-spotlight-at-the-2025-lord-caradon-lecture Jon Sopel, the BBC’s former North America Editor, will deliver the annual lecture at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ in November Alan Williams Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:42 +0000 /news/united-states-democracy-under-the-spotlight-at-the-2025-lord-caradon-lecture 2025-11-06T08:00:42+00:00 2025-11-06T08:00:42+00:00 /news/locomotive-legacy-lives-on-at-intercity-place Former ²ÝùÊÓƵ engine sign takes pride of place Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:17:39 +0000 /news/locomotive-legacy-lives-on-at-intercity-place 2025-11-05T09:17:39+00:00 2025-11-05T09:17:39+00:00 /news/predicted-co2-levels-cause-marked-increase-in-forest-temperatures Researchers used cutting-edge thermal imagining technologies to examine how trees responded to changing environmental conditions Alan Williams Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:05:21 +0000 /news/predicted-co2-levels-cause-marked-increase-in-forest-temperatures 2025-11-05T09:05:21+00:00 2025-11-05T09:05:21+00:00 /news/university-co-leads-2m-project-using-ai-to-study-vulnerable-deep-sea-habitats The project has been awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund’s AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:25 +0000 /news/university-co-leads-2m-project-using-ai-to-study-vulnerable-deep-sea-habitats 2025-11-03T09:00:25+00:00 2025-11-03T09:00:25+00:00 /news/university-spinout-highlights-outstanding-performance-of-vaccine-candidate The Vaccine Group is working to develop a vaccine to tackle bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) in calves Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:35 +0000 /news/university-spinout-highlights-outstanding-performance-of-vaccine-candidate 2025-11-03T08:00:35+00:00 2025-11-03T08:00:35+00:00 /news/students-use-skills-to-deliver-frighteningly-good-halloween-event Acting, marketing and business students are in the Spooky Stadium at ²ÝùÊÓƵ Argyle Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:41:36 +0000 /news/students-use-skills-to-deliver-frighteningly-good-halloween-event 2025-10-31T09:41:36+00:00 2025-10-31T09:41:36+00:00 /news/bringing-community-to-computing Students praise new state-of-the-art machinery and collaboration space Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:00:19 +0000 /news/bringing-community-to-computing 2025-10-30T15:00:19+00:00 2025-10-30T15:00:19+00:00 /news/celebrating-our-autumn-2025-graduations More than 3,600 awards included an Honorary Doctorate for our former Vice-Chancellor Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:15:51 +0000 /news/celebrating-our-autumn-2025-graduations 2025-10-30T14:15:51+00:00 2025-10-30T14:15:51+00:00 /news/caring-creative-and-connected-meet-the-plymouth-design-forum-student-of-the-year Nakia Lucas-Culverwell wins a tailored internship programme and cash prize Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:24 +0000 /news/caring-creative-and-connected-meet-the-plymouth-design-forum-student-of-the-year 2025-10-29T11:00:24+00:00 2025-10-29T11:00:24+00:00 /news/university-heightens-resilience-of-healthcare-to-climate-change The South East Asia Health Policy Network was launched at an event supported by the University in the House of Commons Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:30:33 +0000 /news/university-heightens-resilience-of-healthcare-to-climate-change 2025-10-27T14:30:33+00:00 2025-10-27T14:30:33+00:00 /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 /news/funding-supports-invaluable-learning-for-doctors-of-the-future 2025-10-24T10:00:19+01:00 2025-10-24T10:00:19+01:00 /news/claire-chick-awarded-posthumous-doctorate University raises funds to support nurses in her memory Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:37:35 +0100 /news/claire-chick-awarded-posthumous-doctorate 2025-10-23T16:37:35+01:00 2025-10-23T16:37:35+01:00 /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 /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 60