/feeds/news The latest news from ҹèÊÓƵ. en /news/the-vice-chancellors-awards-2025 Celebrating outstanding staff from across the University Amy King Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:26 +0000 /news/the-vice-chancellors-awards-2025 2025-12-19T14:00:26+00:00 2025-12-19T14:00:26+00:00 /news/classic-christmas-number-1-inspires-students-future-career Ellyn Mosley visited Rockfield Studios to see the piano on which Freddie Mercury recorded Bohemian Rhapsody Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:34 +0000 /news/classic-christmas-number-1-inspires-students-future-career 2025-12-19T09:00:34+00:00 2025-12-19T09:00:34+00:00 /news/annual-report-and-financial-statements-2024-25 Looking back on a challenging but successful year Dave Shuttleworth Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:39 +0000 /news/annual-report-and-financial-statements-2024-25 2025-12-18T12:00:39+00:00 2025-12-18T12:00:39+00:00 /news/celebrating-our-student-scholarships 250 students at the ҹèÊÓƵ received bursaries and scholarships this year - and there’s much more to come Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:07:16 +0000 /news/celebrating-our-student-scholarships 2025-12-18T10:07:16+00:00 2025-12-18T10:07:16+00:00 /news/consortium-secures-3-6m-for-pioneering-anaesthetic-gas-recovery-and-reuse-technology The University is working with partners across the South West on a project to drive down carbon emissions in healthcare Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:30 +0000 /news/consortium-secures-3-6m-for-pioneering-anaesthetic-gas-recovery-and-reuse-technology 2025-12-17T10:00:30+00:00 2025-12-17T10:00:30+00:00 /news/thinning-ice-in-antarctica-could-boost-oceanic-carbon-absorption A research team including the University believe their findings could help the Southern Ocean absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:31 +0000 /news/thinning-ice-in-antarctica-could-boost-oceanic-carbon-absorption 2025-12-16T10:00:31+00:00 2025-12-16T10:00:31+00:00 /news/new-year-new-opportunities-to-get-creative University relaunches art and design offer with new Creative Futures Taster Day Dave Shuttleworth Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:30 +0000 /news/new-year-new-opportunities-to-get-creative 2025-12-15T10:00:30+00:00 2025-12-15T10:00:30+00:00 /news/study-explores-why-some-drug-therapies-are-ineffective-for-brain-tumour-patients New research will try and find the first effective non-surgical treatments for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) Alan Williams Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:36 +0000 /news/study-explores-why-some-drug-therapies-are-ineffective-for-brain-tumour-patients 2025-12-12T15:00:36+00:00 2025-12-12T15:00:36+00:00 /news/epilepsy-can-lead-to-earlier-deaths-in-people-with-intellectual-disabilities A team of UK-based researchers, co-led by the University, say the statistics are the result of missed opportunities and health inequalities Alan Williams Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:44:31 +0000 /news/epilepsy-can-lead-to-earlier-deaths-in-people-with-intellectual-disabilities 2025-12-11T09:44:31+00:00 2025-12-11T09:44:31+00:00 /news/scientists-receive-2-8m-funding-boost-to-advance-research-into-brain-tumours The renewed investment will accelerate progress towards clinical trials for low-grade brain tumours Alan Williams Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:05:19 +0000 /news/scientists-receive-2-8m-funding-boost-to-advance-research-into-brain-tumours 2025-12-03T00:05:19+00:00 2025-12-03T00:05:19+00:00 /news/academics-welcome-parliamentary-debate-into-national-acquired-brain-injury-action-plan A debate is being held in Westminster Hall into the potential merits of the Government developing a comprehensive acquired brain injury action plan. Alan Williams Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:21:27 +0000 /news/academics-welcome-parliamentary-debate-into-national-acquired-brain-injury-action-plan 2025-12-02T08:21:27+00:00 2025-12-02T08:21:27+00:00 /news/alcohol-free-drinks-popular-during-pregnancy-but-new-research-shows-guidelines-are-lacking With Christmas party season upon us, research prompts call for improved guidelines and clarity on the safety and suitability of alcohol alternatives Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:30:22 +0000 /news/alcohol-free-drinks-popular-during-pregnancy-but-new-research-shows-guidelines-are-lacking 2025-12-01T09:30:22+00:00 2025-12-01T09:30:22+00:00 /news/defence-leaders-and-autonomy-innovators-gather-in-plymouth-for-land-sea-air-conference The University hosted delegates for an event exploring how the region’s innovation and ingenuity can create a world-leading hub for autonomous systems Alan Williams Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:30:25 +0000 /news/defence-leaders-and-autonomy-innovators-gather-in-plymouth-for-land-sea-air-conference 2025-11-28T18:30:25+00:00 2025-11-28T18:30:25+00:00 /news/new-report-calls-for-a-higher-qualified-workforce-of-early-childhood-professionals ‘It is rocket science’ highlights the urgent need to improve the status and recognition of early childhood education staff in the UK Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:20:50 +0000 /news/new-report-calls-for-a-higher-qualified-workforce-of-early-childhood-professionals 2025-11-28T09:20:50+00:00 2025-11-28T09:20:50+00:00 /news/university-appoints-its-first-professors-of-practice Ian McFadzen and Sam Duffield will use their experience in industry to benefit staff and students across the Faculty of Science and Engineering Alan Williams Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:49 +0000 /news/university-appoints-its-first-professors-of-practice 2025-11-28T08:00:49+00:00 2025-11-28T08:00:49+00:00 /news/non-invasive-technology-can-shape-the-brains-reward-seeking-mechanisms New research led by the University found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain Alan Williams Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:38 +0000 /news/non-invasive-technology-can-shape-the-brains-reward-seeking-mechanisms 2025-11-27T10:00:38+00:00 2025-11-27T10:00:38+00:00 /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 ҹèÊÓƵ'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 ҹèÊÓƵ 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 60