University and Royal Navy agree to join forces for marine autonomy research
The University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy have joined forces to conduct research and advance understanding around the future potential of marine autonomy. The…
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Architectural engineering student qualifies for the Tokyo Olympic Games
A final year architectural engineering student has realised a lifetime ambition after being selected for Team GB’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic swimming squad. Laura Stephens, a…
University of Plymouth academic named as one of UK’s engineering heroes
#WE50 – An academic from the University of Plymouth (@PlymUni) has been named as one of the UK’s female engineering heroes. Alison Raby, Professor of Environmental…
National award for postgraduates’ mental health toolkit
A tool to help postgraduates thrive in their studies while prioritising their mental health has been recognised with a national award. The Researcher Toolkit, designed…
Leading digital health researcher awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
One of the country’s foremost academics on using technology to empower the improvement of people’s health has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.…
The IGNITE Festival of Creativity showcases student art from campus to community
Organisers have identified a number of locations for artwork to be displayed, along with other activities such as film screenings and live performances. These include…
Maritime cyber research wins 2021 Lloyd’s Science of Risk prize
An academic from the University of Plymouth (@PlymUni) has won a prestigious international accolade for her research underpinning a suite of software tools designed to…
Maritime cyber innovation wins at UK government’s cyber security event
A globally unique piece of software designed to identify the specific cyber threats facing ships, but with the ability to expand into ports and other…
Using green social prescribing to prevent and tackle mental ill health
14 May 2021 Lockdown highlighted the impact of green spaces on our mental health and wellbeing – and now researchers are investigating whether prescribing nature…
University leads training to help NHS respond to stress and burnout
With the additional pressures of COVID-19, it has been a year like no other for the NHS. Now the University of Plymouth has been working…