University of Plymouth news: Dr Paul Cole, Associate Professor of Volcanology and a lecturer on our Earth Sciences programmes, has received a prestigious award from the Volcanic and Magmatic Studies ...

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs. With a dedicated Equality ...

If you have an enquiry about any of the apprenticeships at the University of Plymouth, please complete the below form. The apprentice must be on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register or the ...

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment plastic can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces. A new study shows for the first time that some of the ...

Psychedelic compounds found in ‘magic mushrooms’ are increasingly being recognised for their potential to treat health conditions such as depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders and addiction.

A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study. The research, led by the University of Plymouth ...

More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during each use of a domestic washing machine, with many of them likely to pass through sewage treatment and into the environment ...

The rate of coastal erosion around the UK is expected to increase substantially in the future, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth. The report, prepared for the Marine Climate ...

New research from the University of Plymouth has shown that affordable robot pets can potentially improve the wellbeing of care home residents and people with dementia. Led by the University’s Centre ...

Board gaming is a growing industry, and anecdotally popular among people who display autistic traits. Now new research has highlighted the science supporting the anecdote – and, for the first time, ...

Almost 60% more litter can be found in the UK’s coastal communities than in inland locations, according to new research. A study, published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, is the first ...

Professor Richard Davies has today been announced as the University of Plymouth’s new Vice-Chancellor. Richard, who is currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global and Sustainability at Newcastle University, ...