Marine experts will be hoping to shed some light on the murky depths of Plymouth Sound at an event taking place at Plymouth University.
What’s Beneath Plymouth Sound? will feature a collection of talks from the UK’s leading marine professors and researchers about the Sound’s marine life, rich history and important role as an education tool.
Plymouth University Students' Union (UPSU) is holding a vote on its website to ask members whether they think the controversial number one hit single, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke should be banned.
The song, a huge UK hit earlier this year, has been accused by some of glorifying rape culture.
A number of students' unions around the country, including Edinburgh, Derby,...
Polar explorer Antony Jinman will be promoting good nutrition to children, assisting dementia researchers and composing music as part of his latest epic adventure.
Plymouth University’s Explorer in Residence will be following in the footsteps of another great figure, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, when he sets out later this month on a 730-mile solo expedition to the Geographic South...
An exhibition of striking artwork by Plymouth graduates will be on display as the Council House opens its doors for public viewings.
Paintings, prints, photos, ceramics and sculptures feature in the display borrowed from degree shows at Plymouth University, Plymouth College of Art and the University of St Mark and St John.
The exhibition will be open to the public on three days...
The England football squad’s record in penalty shoot-outs has left a lot to be desired in recent years. But the next generation of star players are being given the chance to banish the memories of past failings thanks to the robot football team at Plymouth University.
Ahead of this year’s annual Children in Need appeal, the team’s latest high profile signing will be getting between the...
Parents who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are likely to receive different medical advice in relation to prenatal testing than those who conceive naturally, academics have suggested.
An international study has revealed that almost 45% of clinicians would immediately recommend a 37-year-old mother undergo amniocentesis – an invasive prenatal test which screens...
One of the most respected figures in the British legal system will deliver the 20th annual Pilgrim Fathers lecture at Plymouth University.
The Rt Hon Lord Judge, former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, will present the lecture – commemorating the Pilgrim Fathers’ voyage to America in 1620 and embodying the themes of freedom and human rights – on Thursday 7 November.
Budding young writers in Plymouth will see their work showcased in a special anthology being launched by award-winning author Babs Horton on Friday 1 November.
The anthology features diverse and inspiring pieces produced by members of the Young Writers Squad Plymouth, set up by the Council’s library service just over a year ago.
Babs, a former Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow...
A graduate recruitment firm launched by a Plymouth University student has been named among the UK’s top 100 startup companies.
We Connect Students was founded by Oliver Dickinson from his bedroom during the second year of his International Business degree, and uses innovative technology to link students with potential employers.
Since its launch, the firm has secured more than...
Students at Plymouth University and the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) face disruption today (Thursday 31 October) as staff members of the University and College Union(UCU), Unite and Unison trade unions walk out in a dispute over pay.
The national strike will see UK universities hit with the most widespread disruption for years on Thursday as members of UCU, UNISON and...
