¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ news feed /feeds/news The latest news from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ. en Students who changed paths are recognised in national awards /news/students-who-changed-paths-are-recognised-in-national-awards Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake and are shortlisted for a prize after bravely changing careers Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:30:16 +0100 /news/students-who-changed-paths-are-recognised-in-national-awards 2025-04-24T16:30:16+01:00 2025-04-24T16:30:16+01:00 Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work /news/study-exposes-magicians-misconceptions-about-why-their-tricks-work Research compared insights from performers and the public Alan Williams Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:50:25 +0100 /news/study-exposes-magicians-misconceptions-about-why-their-tricks-work 2025-04-24T12:50:25+01:00 2025-04-24T12:50:25+01:00 University shortlisted for national careers award /news-university-shortlisted-for-national-careers-award Supporting our students and graduates while raising the profile of the South West Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:18 +0100 /news-university-shortlisted-for-national-careers-award 2025-04-23T09:00:18+01:00 2025-04-23T09:00:18+01:00 Paramedics of the future test their skills in simulated terror attack /news/paramedics-of-the-future-test-their-skills-in-simulated-terror-attack Home Park hosts ‘Exercise Pilgrim’ Dave Shuttleworth Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:18 +0100 /news/paramedics-of-the-future-test-their-skills-in-simulated-terror-attack 2025-04-22T09:00:18+01:00 2025-04-22T09:00:18+01:00 UK Government needs multi-port solution to maximise benefits to the nation’s economy /news/uk-government-needs-multi-port-solution-to-maximise-benefits-to-the-nation-s-economy The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is working with partners across the region to showcase the South West's floating offshore wind potential Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:19 +0100 /news/uk-government-needs-multi-port-solution-to-maximise-benefits-to-the-nation-s-economy 2025-04-17T11:00:19+01:00 2025-04-17T11:00:19+01:00 Microplastics pioneer named among TIME’s 100 most influential people of 2025 /news/microplastics-pioneer-named-among-time-s-100-most-influential-people-of-2025 Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been recognised for his groundbreaking work to address the global plastics crisis Alan Williams Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:59:57 +0100 /news/microplastics-pioneer-named-among-time-s-100-most-influential-people-of-2025 2025-04-16T14:59:57+01:00 2025-04-16T14:59:57+01:00 High Commissioner of India visits ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ /news/high-commissioner-of-india-visits-university-of-plymouth VIP guests celebrate partnerships and explore opportunities for growth Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:50:53 +0100 /news/high-commissioner-of-india-visits-university-of-plymouth 2025-04-16T09:50:53+01:00 2025-04-16T09:50:53+01:00 Sharing opportunities in worldwide dementia care /news/sharing-opportunities-in-worldwide-dementia-care The National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference was led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Amy King Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:23 +0100 /news/sharing-opportunities-in-worldwide-dementia-care 2025-04-15T12:00:23+01:00 2025-04-15T12:00:23+01:00 UK and South Korea collaborate to advance personalised corneal treatments /news/uk-and-south-korea-collaborate-to-advance-personalised-corneal-treatments The University is part of a £1.4million project looking to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes significantly Alan Williams Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:29 +0100 /news/uk-and-south-korea-collaborate-to-advance-personalised-corneal-treatments 2025-04-14T08:00:29+01:00 2025-04-14T08:00:29+01:00 University’s new partnership to offer breadth of programmes in Egypt /news/universitys-new-partnership-to-offer-breadth-of-programmes-in-egypt The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ has established a new partnership with Delta University for Science and Technology Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:18 +0100 /news/universitys-new-partnership-to-offer-breadth-of-programmes-in-egypt 2025-04-10T17:00:18+01:00 2025-04-10T17:00:18+01:00 Studies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA /news/studies-shows-new-class-of-antibiotic-is-effective-in-tackling-mrsa The latest results of ongoing research will be presented to leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at ESCMID Global 2025 Alan Williams Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:29 +0100 /news/studies-shows-new-class-of-antibiotic-is-effective-in-tackling-mrsa 2025-04-10T08:00:29+01:00 2025-04-10T08:00:29+01:00 University manages UK’s first trial into potential for anti-viral drug to treat long COVID /news/university-manages-uk-s-first-trial-into-potential-for-anti-viral-drug-to-treat-long-covid The ERASE project is being managed by a team from the University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:42:44 +0100 /news/university-manages-uk-s-first-trial-into-potential-for-anti-viral-drug-to-treat-long-covid 2025-04-04T11:42:44+01:00 2025-04-04T11:42:44+01:00 Graduate celebrates success at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025 /news/graduate-celebrates-success-at-the-young-rail-professionals-awards-2025 BSc (Hons) Business Management graduate Harry Bateman was named Young Rail Professional of the Year Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:50:11 +0100 /news/graduate-celebrates-success-at-the-young-rail-professionals-awards-2025 2025-04-02T15:50:11+01:00 2025-04-02T15:50:11+01:00 Celebrating our first dual graduates with Ukrainian partner /news/celebrating-our-first-dual-graduates-with-ukrainian-partner Kherson State Maritime Academy thanks Plymouth for ‘valuable support’ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:30:17 +0100 /news/celebrating-our-first-dual-graduates-with-ukrainian-partner 2025-04-02T09:30:17+01:00 2025-04-02T09:30:17+01:00 Ofsted praises ‘exceptionally nurturing and inclusive’ nursery /news/ofsted-praises-exceptionally-nurturing-and-inclusive-nursery Freshlings Nursery at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is celebrating outstanding Ofsted ratings Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:21 +0100 /news/ofsted-praises-exceptionally-nurturing-and-inclusive-nursery 2025-03-31T09:00:21+01:00 2025-03-31T09:00:21+01:00 Medical student’s research to raise awareness of life-limiting condition /news/medical-students-research-to-raise-awareness-of-life-limiting-condition Fifth-year student Ahsan Ali has published a review article into a genetic condition, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Amy King Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:20 +0000 /news/medical-students-research-to-raise-awareness-of-life-limiting-condition 2025-03-28T10:00:20+00:00 2025-03-28T10:00:20+00:00 Law Clinic is a vital resource /news/law-clinic-is-a-vital-resource Law Society President praises University for widening access to justice Dave Shuttleworth Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:50:56 +0000 /news/law-clinic-is-a-vital-resource 2025-03-26T10:50:56+00:00 2025-03-26T10:50:56+00:00 Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data /news/artisanal-fishers-are-almost-as-accurate-as-satellites-in-producing-environmental-data Researchers say their findings highlight the expertise of local fishing communities and the contribution they can make to environmental awareness Alan Williams Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:28 +0000 /news/artisanal-fishers-are-almost-as-accurate-as-satellites-in-producing-environmental-data 2025-03-25T08:00:28+00:00 2025-03-25T08:00:28+00:00 Travel scholarship provides ‘amazing experience’ for architecture students /news/travel-scholarship-provides-amazing-experience-for-architecture-students The Gavin Pomeroy Travel Scholarship was kindly funded by a former tutor's legacy Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:34:37 +0000 /news/travel-scholarship-provides-amazing-experience-for-architecture-students 2025-03-19T11:34:37+00:00 2025-03-19T11:34:37+00:00 PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award /news/phd-researcher-wins-prestigious-stem-for-britain-award Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:08:04 +0000 /news/phd-researcher-wins-prestigious-stem-for-britain-award 2025-03-17T17:08:04+00:00 2025-03-17T17:08:04+00:00 Alumni Awards 2025 /news/alumni-awards-2025 Our worthy winners revealed! Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:27:16 +0000 /news/alumni-awards-2025 2025-03-13T16:27:16+00:00 2025-03-13T16:27:16+00:00 University celebrates a decade of funding for brain tumour research /news/university-celebrates-a-decade-of-funding-for-brain-tumour-research The University’s research has been significant in helping advance understanding of brain tumours and develop potential treatments Alan Williams Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:11:37 +0000 /news/university-celebrates-a-decade-of-funding-for-brain-tumour-research 2025-03-13T10:11:37+00:00 2025-03-13T10:11:37+00:00 Increased rainfall and vegetation changes result in sediment shifts at the Roof of the World /news/increased-rainfall-and-vegetation-changes-result-in-sediment-shifts-at-the-roof-of-the-world Researchers from the University are part of an international project exploring the impact of changes in the global climate Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:27 +0000 /news/increased-rainfall-and-vegetation-changes-result-in-sediment-shifts-at-the-roof-of-the-world 2025-03-12T08:00:27+00:00 2025-03-12T08:00:27+00:00 Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs /news/study-explores-effects-of-climatic-changes-on-christmas-island-s-red-crabs The research was carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from the University’s Marine Biology programme Alan Williams Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:31 +0000 /news/study-explores-effects-of-climatic-changes-on-christmas-island-s-red-crabs 2025-03-11T08:00:31+00:00 2025-03-11T08:00:31+00:00 Powering up Plymouth’s economy /news/powering-up-plymouths-economy University plays vital role in Plymouth Economic Strategy and Delivery Plan Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:36:58 +0000 /news/powering-up-plymouths-economy 2025-03-10T16:36:58+00:00 2025-03-10T16:36:58+00:00 60