ҹèƵ news feed /feeds/news The latest news from ҹèƵ. en £3.7m study aims to improve understanding and detection of dangerous volcanic eruptions /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions ҹèƵ researchers are part of a major new project that aims to shed light on dangerous shifts in volcanic activity Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:12:07 +0000 /news/3-7m-study-aims-to-improve-understanding-and-detection-of-dangerous-volcanic-eruptions 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 2026-01-15T10:12:07+00:00 Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones Led by the University, the study suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health disparities Alan Williams Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:26 +0000 /news/home-fingertip-oxygen-monitors-less-accurate-for-people-with-darker-skin-tones 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 2026-01-15T09:30:26+00:00 Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice Dietetic students are offering free, tailored sessions to members of the public Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:25 +0000 /news/free-online-nutrition-clinic-to-provide-health-and-diet-advice 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 2026-01-13T10:00:25+00:00 University supports ҹèƵ’s bid to be UK City of Culture /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture A successful bid would unlock £10million in funding for a year-long cultural celebration of what makes the city so special Alan Williams Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:17 +0000 /news/university-supports-plymouth-s-bid-to-be-uk-city-of-culture 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 2026-01-12T15:00:17+00:00 Lecturer receives award acknowledging outstanding contribution to volcanology /news/lecturer-receives-award-acknowledging-outstanding-contribution-to-volcanology Dr Paul Cole has been researching and teaching about volcanoes all over the world for almost four decades Alan Williams Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:45 +0000 /news/lecturer-receives-award-acknowledging-outstanding-contribution-to-volcanology 2026-01-08T12:00:45+00:00 2026-01-08T12:00:45+00:00 UK marine heatwave research priorities outlined in new national roadmap /news/uk-marine-heatwave-research-priorities-outlined-in-new-national-roadmap Scientists from the University have contributed to new research calling for a coordinated response to a growing environmental threat Alan Williams Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:34 +0000 /news/uk-marine-heatwave-research-priorities-outlined-in-new-national-roadmap 2026-01-08T10:00:34+00:00 2026-01-08T10:00:34+00:00 University joins Seabed 2030 in mission to map the world's ocean /news/university-joins-seabed-2030-in-mission-to-map-the-worlds-ocean The University will actively contribute through various initiatives including the contribution of new data and satellite-derived bathymetry Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:28 +0000 /news/university-joins-seabed-2030-in-mission-to-map-the-worlds-ocean 2026-01-06T10:00:28+00:00 2026-01-06T10:00:28+00:00 Top tips for getting through winter months – and they’re not what you think /news/top-tips-for-getting-through-winter-months-and-they-are-not-what-you-think Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’ Sophie Homer Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:25 +0000 /news/top-tips-for-getting-through-winter-months-and-they-are-not-what-you-think 2026-01-02T09:00:25+00:00 2026-01-02T09:00:25+00:00 Can board games play a role in neurodivergent treatment and support programmes? /news/can-board-games-play-a-role-in-neurodivergent-treatment-and-support-programmes A 2026 workshop will enable researchers and professionals to discuss the potential of games to help people with autism and other conditions Alan Williams Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:27 +0000 /news/can-board-games-play-a-role-in-neurodivergent-treatment-and-support-programmes 2025-12-30T09:00:27+00:00 2025-12-30T09:00:27+00:00 What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it? /news/what-makes-a-good-new-years-resolution-and-how-do-you-stick-to-it Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes Jon Rhodes Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:00:28 +0000 /news/what-makes-a-good-new-years-resolution-and-how-do-you-stick-to-it 2025-12-27T09:00:28+00:00 2025-12-27T09:00:28+00:00 The Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025 /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 Classic Christmas number 1 inspires student’s future career /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 Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024/25 /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 Celebrating our student scholarships /news/celebrating-our-student-scholarships 250 students at the ҹèƵ 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 Consortium secures £3.6m for pioneering anaesthetic gas recovery and reuse technology /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 Thinning ice in Antarctica could boost oceanic carbon absorption /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 New year marks new beginnings for care leaver /news/new-year-marks-new-beginnings-for-care-leaver Clinical Physiology student Rachel explains how “there’s more to the world than the cards you’re dealt” and hopes to inspire others Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:59:49 +0000 /news/new-year-marks-new-beginnings-for-care-leaver 2025-12-15T14:59:49+00:00 2025-12-15T14:59:49+00:00 New Year, new opportunities to get creative /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 Study explores why some drug therapies are ineffective for brain tumour patients /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 Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities /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 Scientists receive £2.8m funding boost to advance research into brain tumours /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 Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan /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 Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy – but new research shows guidelines are lacking /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 Defence leaders and autonomy innovators gather in ҹèƵ for Land, Sea, Air conference /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 New report calls for a higher qualified workforce of early childhood professionals /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 60