/feeds/news The latest news from University of 50¶È»Ò. en /news/university-selected-to-join-nato-underwater-security-and-defence-project Our researchers are part of a consortium working to enhance the security and connectivity of critical sub-sea technologies Alan Williams Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:39:53 +0100 /news/university-selected-to-join-nato-underwater-security-and-defence-project 2025-10-06T16:39:53+01:00 2025-10-06T16:39:53+01:00 /news/university-academic-appointed-lead-author-of-un-climate-change-report Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam will contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report on adapting cities and infrastructure to climate change Alan Williams Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:30:20 +0100 /news/university-academic-appointed-lead-author-of-un-climate-change-report 2025-09-30T12:30:20+01:00 2025-09-30T12:30:20+01:00 /news/study-explores-enzymes-role-in-brain-tumour-growth-and-therapies Researchers will complete a pre-clinical evaluation of three drugs already being used to target aldehydes in other conditions Alan Williams Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:22 +0100 /news/study-explores-enzymes-role-in-brain-tumour-growth-and-therapies 2025-09-25T14:00:22+01:00 2025-09-25T14:00:22+01:00 /news/faster-easier-diagnosis-could-soon-benefit-people-with-neurological-conditions A £2.45m project led by the University will test whether a brain-monitoring headset can deliver quicker and more accessible diagnosis Alan Williams Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:22 +0100 /news/faster-easier-diagnosis-could-soon-benefit-people-with-neurological-conditions 2025-09-25T10:00:22+01:00 2025-09-25T10:00:22+01:00 /news/partnership-develops-new-training-to-support-the-nuclear-workforce-of-the-future The first cohort has begun a new module developed by the University in collaboration with Babcock International Group and the Ministry of Defence Alan Williams Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:20 +0100 /news/partnership-develops-new-training-to-support-the-nuclear-workforce-of-the-future 2025-09-24T10:00:20+01:00 2025-09-24T10:00:20+01:00 /news/university-helps-to-launch-team-plymouth The collaboration draws together key organisations across the city to ensure it benefits from being named a National Defence Growth Area Alan Williams Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:41:39 +0100 /news/university-helps-to-launch-team-plymouth 2025-09-22T12:41:39+01:00 2025-09-22T12:41:39+01:00 /news/ai-model-offers-accurate-and-explainable-insights-to-support-autism-assessment A deep learning model was shown to achieve up to 98% accuracy in distinguishing autistic from neurotypical participants Alan Williams Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:30:23 +0100 /news/ai-model-offers-accurate-and-explainable-insights-to-support-autism-assessment 2025-09-19T00:30:23+01:00 2025-09-19T00:30:23+01:00 /news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener Alan Williams Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:24 +0100 /news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system 2025-09-18T14:00:24+01:00 2025-09-18T14:00:24+01:00 /news/first-evidence-that-plastic-nanoparticles-can-accumulate-in-the-edible-parts-of-vegetables The first-of-its-kind research has shown how tiny plastic particles can enter vegetables through their roots and accumulate in the parts we eat Alan Williams Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:21 +0100 /news/first-evidence-that-plastic-nanoparticles-can-accumulate-in-the-edible-parts-of-vegetables 2025-09-17T10:00:21+01:00 2025-09-17T10:00:21+01:00 /news/students-can-manage-anxiety-through-programme-that-helps-them-imagine-positive-outcomes Researchers tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety Alan Williams Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:29 +0100 /news/students-can-manage-anxiety-through-programme-that-helps-them-imagine-positive-outcomes 2025-09-17T08:00:29+01:00 2025-09-17T08:00:29+01:00 /news/250m-defence-deal-enables-university-to-drive-innovations-in-advanced-marine-technology The 50¶È»Ò Defence Growth Deal will enhance our expertise across the defence and security sectors Alan Williams Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:45:30 +0100 /news/250m-defence-deal-enables-university-to-drive-innovations-in-advanced-marine-technology 2025-09-08T10:45:30+01:00 2025-09-08T10:45:30+01:00 /news/why-do-young-people-buy-loot-boxes-in-video-games Researchers from the university say a new tool could help them identify the early signs of gaming-related harms Alan Williams Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:20 +0100 /news/why-do-young-people-buy-loot-boxes-in-video-games 2025-09-05T10:00:20+01:00 2025-09-05T10:00:20+01:00 /news/amazing-experience-at-international-summer-school Students from China and Sri Lanka praise their time in 50¶È»Ò Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:41:21 +0100 /news/amazing-experience-at-international-summer-school 2025-09-02T13:41:21+01:00 2025-09-02T13:41:21+01:00 /news/global-review-identifies-opportunities-to-improve-monitoring-of-juvenile-fish-habitats Scientists from the University have led calls for new research to enhance habitat protection Alan Williams Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:05:32 +0100 /news/global-review-identifies-opportunities-to-improve-monitoring-of-juvenile-fish-habitats 2025-09-01T10:05:32+01:00 2025-09-01T10:05:32+01:00 /news/marketing-expertise-in-artificial-intelligence-goes-global 50¶È»Ò Business School blazing a trail Dave Shuttleworth Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:21:06 +0100 /news/marketing-expertise-in-artificial-intelligence-goes-global 2025-08-29T12:21:06+01:00 2025-08-29T12:21:06+01:00 /news/student-project-reveals-the-underwater-world-of-falmouth-harbour MSc Marine Conservation student Natasha Bamford is using underwater video technology to showcase the diversity of marine life in the region Alan Williams Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:52:28 +0100 /news/student-project-reveals-the-underwater-world-of-falmouth-harbour 2025-08-28T12:52:28+01:00 2025-08-28T12:52:28+01:00 /news/university-leads-development-of-revised-guidelines-for-primary-care-dentistry Academics from the Peninsula Dental School worked with colleagues across the UK on the new publication by the College of General Dentistry Alan Williams Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:28:51 +0100 /news/university-leads-development-of-revised-guidelines-for-primary-care-dentistry 2025-08-27T09:28:51+01:00 2025-08-27T09:28:51+01:00 /news/new-facilities-enable-scientists-and-students-to-answer-key-questions-around-sustainable-food-production The Marie Lebour Marine Biology Research Facility is named after a pioneering scientist who spent much of her working life in 50¶È»Ò Alan Williams Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:18 +0100 /news/new-facilities-enable-scientists-and-students-to-answer-key-questions-around-sustainable-food-production 2025-08-21T10:00:18+01:00 2025-08-21T10:00:18+01:00 /news/partnership-advances-work-to-develop-pioneering-autonomous-marine-survey-platform The University is working with the Royal Navy and Robosys Automation to create an integrated system for over-the-horizon data gathering Alan Williams Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:36:17 +0100 /news/partnership-advances-work-to-develop-pioneering-autonomous-marine-survey-platform 2025-08-20T12:36:17+01:00 2025-08-20T12:36:17+01:00 /news/university-supports-new-water-quality-monitoring-project Our experts are working with South Hams District Council and tech firm Teledyne Valeport on the initiative Alan Williams Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:07:16 +0100 /news/university-supports-new-water-quality-monitoring-project 2025-08-18T15:07:16+01:00 2025-08-18T15:07:16+01:00 /news/experts-remain-hopeful-after-latest-round-of-global-plastics-treaty-negotiations A team from the University attended ten days of discussions by delegates from across the world at INC-5.2 Alan Williams Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:13:15 +0100 /news/experts-remain-hopeful-after-latest-round-of-global-plastics-treaty-negotiations 2025-08-18T14:13:15+01:00 2025-08-18T14:13:15+01:00 /news/its-results-day-and-clearing-advisors-are-here-to-help More than 250 trained advisors are available at the University of 50¶È»Ò Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:27:50 +0100 /news/its-results-day-and-clearing-advisors-are-here-to-help 2025-08-14T09:27:50+01:00 2025-08-14T09:27:50+01:00 /news/one-phone-call-and-the-rest-is-history History graduate Peter Nash outlines his last-minute journey to uni to help reassure prospective students Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:14:59 +0100 /news/one-phone-call-and-the-rest-is-history 2025-08-13T10:14:59+01:00 2025-08-13T10:14:59+01:00 /news/dental-academic-awarded-prestigious-national-teaching-fellowship Celebrations for Professor Sally Hanks Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:00:25 +0100 /news/dental-academic-awarded-prestigious-national-teaching-fellowship 2025-08-12T11:00:25+01:00 2025-08-12T11:00:25+01:00 /news/how-a-clearing-student-is-making-waves-in-ocean-science Tsian Deslandes has set up an initiative to encourage more 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