/feeds/news The latest news from »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·. en /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award Legless in London was inspired by research carried out by Lecturer in English and Creative Writing, Dr Ryan Sweet Alan Williams Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:10:36 +0100 /news/board-game-bringing-disability-history-to-life-wins-international-award 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 2025-06-27T11:10:36+01:00 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage Dr Katrin Schmidt is among the authors of a study revealing that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon sequestration Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:08:50 +0100 /news/tiny-ocean-migrants-play-a-massive-role-in-southern-ocean-carbon-storage 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 2025-06-27T11:08:50+01:00 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are leading studies into the development and treatment of meningioma Alan Williams Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:30:20 +0100 /news/university-research-paves-the-way-for-more-personalised-and-effective-brain-tumour-treatments 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 2025-06-25T08:30:20+01:00 /news/university-experts-help-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-sea Our academics have contributed to a new series by the BBC and The Conversation that showcases local stories with global significance Alan Williams Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:17:42 +0100 /news/university-experts-help-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-sea 2025-06-24T14:17:42+01:00 2025-06-24T14:17:42+01:00 /news/mapping-the-gaps-new-global-assessment-reveals-stark-biases-in-ocean-biodiversity-data New research led by the University highlights how uneven our knowledge of ocean biodiversity really is Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:25 +0100 /news/mapping-the-gaps-new-global-assessment-reveals-stark-biases-in-ocean-biodiversity-data 2025-06-23T11:00:25+01:00 2025-06-23T11:00:25+01:00 /news/offshore-mussel-farm-collaboration-wins-at-the-aquaculture-uk-awards The University has been working with Offshore Shellfish Ltd for well over a decade Alan Williams Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:10:02 +0100 /news/offshore-mussel-farm-collaboration-wins-at-the-aquaculture-uk-awards 2025-06-20T11:10:02+01:00 2025-06-20T11:10:02+01:00 /news/plymouth-ranked-among-worlds-100-best-universities-for-sustainability The University placed 84th globally – and 15th in the UK – in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Alan Williams Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:24 +0100 /news/plymouth-ranked-among-worlds-100-best-universities-for-sustainability 2025-06-19T15:12:24+01:00 2025-06-19T15:12:24+01:00 /news/project-awarded-funding-to-explore-impact-of-integrated-community-service-delivery-models-in-coastal-areas The University is co-leading an initiative exploring the experiences, lives and health consequences of young people in coastal communities Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:15:31 +0100 /news/project-awarded-funding-to-explore-impact-of-integrated-community-service-delivery-models-in-coastal-areas 2025-06-17T13:15:31+01:00 2025-06-17T13:15:31+01:00 /news/national-award-for-devon-resilience-innovation-project Academics and PhD researchers from the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· are playing an important role in the DRIP initiative Alan Williams Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:06:06 +0100 /news/national-award-for-devon-resilience-innovation-project 2025-06-16T17:06:06+01:00 2025-06-16T17:06:06+01:00 /news/plymouth-to-be-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy The University is among the key partners in a programme that will reinforce »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøַ’s place as a hub of marine autonomy expertise and excellence Alan Williams Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:53:45 +0100 /news/plymouth-to-be-national-centre-for-marine-autonomy 2025-06-13T15:53:45+01:00 2025-06-13T15:53:45+01:00 /news/reducing-oxygen-for-critically-ill-patients-does-not-harm-chances-of-survival The findings are the result of UK-ROX, the largest ever trial of intensive care oxygen therapies outside of the COVID-19 pandemic Alan Williams Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:30:18 +0100 /news/reducing-oxygen-for-critically-ill-patients-does-not-harm-chances-of-survival 2025-06-12T10:30:18+01:00 2025-06-12T10:30:18+01:00 /news/new-civic-engagement-agreement-to-benefit-plymouth Anchor institutions unite in a pioneering collaboration Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:42:24 +0100 /news/new-civic-engagement-agreement-to-benefit-plymouth 2025-06-09T16:42:24+01:00 2025-06-09T16:42:24+01:00 /news/plymouth-to-establish-a-health-research-education-enterprise-and-innovation-zone Memorandum of Understanding strengthens partnerships in the north of the city Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:51:25 +0100 /news/plymouth-to-establish-a-health-research-education-enterprise-and-innovation-zone 2025-06-09T09:51:25+01:00 2025-06-09T09:51:25+01:00 /news/fish-fingers-like-youve-never-seen-them-before This National Fish and Chip Day (6 June) find out more about the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Fish Finger Amy King Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:30:18 +0100 /news/fish-fingers-like-youve-never-seen-them-before 2025-06-06T08:30:18+01:00 2025-06-06T08:30:18+01:00 /news/university-expert-influences-global-scientific-communitys-10-recommendations-for-un-ocean-conference Professor Deborah Greaves is the UK member of the International Scientific Committee of the One Ocean Science Congress Alan Williams Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:20:09 +0100 /news/university-expert-influences-global-scientific-communitys-10-recommendations-for-un-ocean-conference 2025-06-05T15:20:09+01:00 2025-06-05T15:20:09+01:00 /news/plymouth-and-bath-pharmacy-collaboration-features-in-universities-uk-report Towards a new era of collaboration Dave Shuttleworth Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:16:10 +0100 /news/plymouth-and-bath-pharmacy-collaboration-features-in-universities-uk-report 2025-06-03T10:16:10+01:00 2025-06-03T10:16:10+01:00 /news/being-in-nature-can-help-people-with-chronic-back-pain-manage-their-condition A new study found the natural environment helped people to reduce isolation, anxiety and stress levels caused by their pain Alan Williams Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:31 +0100 /news/being-in-nature-can-help-people-with-chronic-back-pain-manage-their-condition 2025-06-03T08:00:31+01:00 2025-06-03T08:00:31+01:00 /news/from-the-navy-to-nutrition After a career in the Royal Navy, Hanaa Metcalfe chose to study Dietetics at the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:19 +0100 /news/from-the-navy-to-nutrition 2025-06-02T14:00:19+01:00 2025-06-02T14:00:19+01:00 /news/board-game-enables-autistic-people-to-create-stories-about-their-condition Researchers found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism Alan Williams Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:28 +0100 /news/board-game-enables-autistic-people-to-create-stories-about-their-condition 2025-06-02T08:00:28+01:00 2025-06-02T08:00:28+01:00 /news/is-the-ocean-getting-darker New research found 21% of the global ocean experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, home to 90% of all marine life Alan Williams Tue, 27 May 2025 10:05:13 +0100 /news/is-the-ocean-getting-darker 2025-05-27T10:05:13+01:00 2025-05-27T10:05:13+01:00 /news/researcher-helps-highlight-the-importance-of-uks-maerl-beds Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is a member of the steering group for the newly formed UK Maerl Forum Alan Williams Thu, 22 May 2025 10:15:09 +0100 /news/researcher-helps-highlight-the-importance-of-uks-maerl-beds 2025-05-22T10:15:09+01:00 2025-05-22T10:15:09+01:00 /news/project-aims-to-transform-dentist-experience-for-people-with-learning-disabilities Caring Beyond Words is being funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research Alan Williams Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:30 +0100 /news/project-aims-to-transform-dentist-experience-for-people-with-learning-disabilities 2025-05-22T08:00:30+01:00 2025-05-22T08:00:30+01:00 /news/new-research-highlights-opportunities-to-transform-uk-marine-monitoring Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop and Dr Matthew Holland are among the authors of a new report into the monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters Wed, 21 May 2025 14:00:22 +0100 /news/new-research-highlights-opportunities-to-transform-uk-marine-monitoring 2025-05-21T14:00:22+01:00 2025-05-21T14:00:22+01:00 /news/academic-contributes-to-report-warning-hidden-toll-of-brain-injury-costs-the-economy-43-billion-a-year Dr Alyson Norman worked with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Acquired Brain Injury and the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum Alan Williams Wed, 21 May 2025 00:05:14 +0100 /news/academic-contributes-to-report-warning-hidden-toll-of-brain-injury-costs-the-economy-43-billion-a-year 2025-05-21T00:05:14+01:00 2025-05-21T00:05:14+01:00 /news/new-research-to-explore-weight-loss-injections-pre-pregnancy The University and Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust are working with local women and clinicians to understand current perceptions of the jabs Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:20 +0100 /news/new-research-to-explore-weight-loss-injections-pre-pregnancy 2025-05-20T11:00:20+01:00 2025-05-20T11:00:20+01:00 60