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As a first-year student I had the privilege of supporting a woman who was undergoing treatment for pregnancy-associated breast cancer. While the incidence is rare, it is disproportionately found at an advanced stage. This is largely because the physiological changes of pregnancy can easily mask the signs and symptoms of cancer, making it difficult for both the woman and the clinician to distingui…

A study explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have an impact on their babies and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated

Our universities are different and distinctive, but we are bound together by geography, friendship, and our shared responsibilities to boost the fortunes of our region. I’m delighted that we’re extending our strong, collaborative relationship with the University of Plymouth. Partnerships, with other universities, business, government and civil society, lie at the heart of our 2030 Strategy and it…

The report is part of a new national compendium showcasing how cities and universities are rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

The team was praised for its unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of others

Liver disease is rising globally and is now responsible for 1 in 25 deaths worldwide. What this article shows is that we now have a growing body of evidence that plastics can accumulate in human tissues, and have been implicated in a range of medical conditions. From my perspective, having spent over two decades developing therapeutics for liver disease, the liver acts as the body's gatekeeper – …

Students visited the Eden Project to learn more about how different environments affect the way we think, feel and act

Oliver and Lauren Russell reflect on losing 18-year-old Rhys to cancer while they were studying nursing, and how he has shaped their careers

Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research

The Plymouth-led research is being supported through the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Work and Health Research Initiative

The University has a critical role to play in training students who will work at every level of the marine autonomy sector, and hundreds of our graduates are already having a real and positive impact in this exciting industry. These new announcements represent a really important stage in Plymouth’s defence investment journey. We pledged a Defence Growth Deal for Plymouth and I’m delighted to be h…

An award that supports students from underrepresented backgrounds has received a touching backing to ensure it continues for future generations. The Mel Joyner Award supports students from underrepresented backgrounds at the University of Plymouth – and is given to applicants who demonstrate how they have contributed to University projects and initiatives. Established in memory of a much-loved me…

The funding will enable increased research and development into technologies that can be deployed on land, at sea and in the air

Research led by Dr Claire Szostek explored current science that can help deliver the agreement’s objectives and the gaps that need to be addressed

Dr Nadège Bault was one of 500 researchers who examined the data for a new study published in the journal Nature

Pupils from schools and colleges across the South West came to the University to pitch ideas as part of Enterprise Day.

Doaa Shayea will compete for Team England in Para Powerlifting this summer

This project will encourage Plymouth residents to help uncover micrometeorites that may have landed on their roofs and in their gardens

The machine stocks small, affordable pieces designed by local creatives, including students and alumni from the University of Plymouth

New research demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis in spite of people's political differences