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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London,...

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University recognised for "exemplary" support for students in care

A unique advisory group set up to assist students leaving a care environment has been recognised as best practice in supporting young people.

Buttle UK has recently reaccredited Plymouth University’s Quality Mark for a further three years and rated the institution as “exemplary”, demonstrating its commitment to helping young people in care and the challenges they face when entering...

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Plymouth torch designer in Boston as epic relay concludes

A 3,500-mile relay designed to raise funds for the Boston Marathon bombing victims has finished amid emotional scenes at the marathon’s own finish line.

More than 650 people joined the final leg of One Run for Boston, including survivors of the bombings which rocked the finish of the marathon on Monday 15 April, and many who were unable to complete the event because of the tragic...

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Plymouth graduates become world record holders after completing 2,000 mile row

A four-strong intrepid team of rowers have become world record holders after completing an epic 2,000 mile row around Great Britain.

‘The Islanders’ were the youngest in history to attempt the feat and have broken the world record completing the challenge in 26 days, nine hours and nine minutes.

They were first to row across the finish line at Tower Bridge yesterday (Thursday...

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Torch designer to present iconic creation to Boston Marathon organisers

An iconic symbol which has lit up an epic relay across America will be presented to the organisers of the Boston Marathon at an emotional ceremony in the city.

Plymouth University student Jon Parlby designed the torch for One Run for Boston, which set off from Los Angeles on Friday 7 June and will arrive in Boston on Sunday 30 June.

During that time, the torch has been carried...

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Bienvenue to new French visitors' guide for students

Students visiting Plymouth from France can now tour the city using a new visitors’ guide to help make the most of their stay and work on their language skills.

An event celebrating the launch of the new YOLO (You Only Live Once) tourist information brochure for young people, is taking place on Wednesday 26 June at 3.30pm in the Tourist Information Office on the Barbican.

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University team proves to be 'out of this world' in NASA global contest

A team of University staff and students has received global praise from NASA for its innovative idea to control cameras on-board a space satellite and relay live data to mobile devices.

The team ‘ArduHack’ took on one of six space issues in the NASA space challenge, which was held at the Met Office in Exeter recently.

They were selected as the regional winners and were entered...

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Local weave designer awarded £10,500 scholarship

Local Weave Designer and Maker Sophie Zajicek from Yelverton, Devon, is celebrating having been awarded £10,500 by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).

Sophie was presented with her award by the President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, Mrs. Jenifer Emery at a special awards lunch held at the London Hilton Hotel on Tuesday 4 June 2013.

Sophie has been a...

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Thousands expected at Plymouth University Undergraduate Open Day

Interactive workshops and networking zones for students and parents will be among the new initiatives at Plymouth University’s 2013 Summer Open Day.

Around 6,500 people are expected to attend the event, where prospective students will be able to get a flavour of what life is like at the University.

They will get the opportunity to find out more about their subject of interest,...

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Plymouth University celebrates success in RSA Student Design Awards

A campaign to extol the benefits of beekeeping and a series of thought-provoking city guides have earned three students awards in a national competition.

The Plymouth University students triumphed in two categories of the RSA Student Design Awards 2013, which aim to reward those who demonstrate how the insight and processes of design can solve 21st century problems.

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Wherefore art thou young city laureate?

The hunt is on for a young person who's passionate about poetry and writing to become Plymouth's young city laureate.

Plymouth City Council and Literature Works are calling out for wonderful wordsmiths between the ages of 16 and 19 to apply for the honorary post. This is the second year the talent-scouting competition has taken place, following its successful launch last year when...

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