News tagged with: research
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£13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is one of the key partners in the ENLIGHT programme, which will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy – an essential material for the future deployment of nuclear power.
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World-first study to revolutionise care of endangered species
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A world-first study has catalogued the scientific evidence behind animal management, to help zoos and aquariums make decisions based on the best available science.
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Celebrating excellence in Postgraduate Research
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University has achieved a place in the UK’s top 20 Higher Education institutions in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2025.
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South West MPs support campaign for more dental training places
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: More than 20 MPs from across the region have now backed the University's ambition to take on 25% more dental students each year.
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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ shortlisted for two Green Gown Awards
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is in the running for the Sustainability Institution of the Year and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Sustainability categories at the Green Gown Awards 2025.
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Exhibition invites audiences to immerse themselves in light
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Submergence is on show at the University this summer and will also be used to explore potential benefits of immersive experiences for autistic people
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So what do the world’s coastlines look like in 2025?
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: An international group of scientists, led by the University and the Marine Biological Association, revisited turn-of-the-century forecasts about threats that would face the world’s shorelines
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Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition
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Are sewage spills and coastal winds contributing to airborne microplastics?
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ and Plymouth Marine Laboratory used sewage and weather data and satellite monitoring to highlight a potential hidden source of microplastic pollution
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Plymouth MPs launch campaign for more dental training places
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Plymouth’s three Members of Parliament have joined forces to argue for a 25% increase in the number of dental students who can be trained at the University
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Hermit crabs with more sensitive claws may be bolder in their decisions
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the University explored how differences in hermit crabs' sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled.
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Graduate’s research contributes to hospital trust’s air quality assessments
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: MSc Environmental Consultancy graduate Elliot West led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an ‘excellent’ rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework
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