Plymouth University has invested in a new state-of-the-art sonar system that will enable students to map the underwater world and visualise in detail features such as shipwrecks.
The Multi-Beam Echo Sounder (MBES) will be used on board the University’s teaching and research vessels and has already been tested off the coast of Devon and Cornwall over wrecks such as HMS Scylla and the SS...
A graduate entrepreneur is planning to expand his company after successfully working with a team of business students from Plymouth University.
Andrew Prosser, director of Series 41, enlisted the help of 55 first year Business Management students to focus on market research as part of the Inspiring Futures project, run by Plymouth Business School’s Talent Hub.
The appalling tactical risks taken during a series of brutal battles which played a crucial role in the allied war effort are laid bare in a new book.
Between Hostile Shores: Mediterranean Convoy Battles 1941–1942 – published by the University of Plymouth Press – features details of the difficult decisions, taken out of strategic necessity, to ensure Malta was defended against the...
Musical star Michael Ball, multiple award-winning artists Gilbert and George, and former Secretary of State for Education Lord Kenneth Baker are to be recognised for their achievements with Honorary Doctorates from Plymouth University this year.
Britain’s most celebrated designer Sir Kenneth Grange, journalists Kate Adie and Adam Boulton, Dartmoor Zoo owner and best-selling author...
Five species will be vying for the public vote in a family event designed to promote increased awareness of the plight facing marine wildlife.
The Beagle Debate, organised by Plymouth University’s Marine Institute, will see five internationally renowned experts championing a species close to their hearts.
At the end of what is expected to be a lively debate, the audience will...
The nation’s political leaders are being given a unique opportunity to see for themselves how cutting edge technology could transform the lives of those affected by dementia.
Academics from Plymouth University, and partners across the health and charity sectors, are holding an interactive exhibition in the Houses of Commons to show how high-tech developments can improve the diagnosis...
The life peer, Lord Kestenbaum, has been announced as the first-ever Chancellor of Plymouth University.
Jonathan Kestenbaum has been an increasingly strong advocate of Plymouth University over the past few years. Following his award of an Honorary Doctorate of Technology in 2010, he has supported the Care Leavers programme, cultural projects and hosted events for the University....
A sonic sea level which immerses audiences beneath the ocean waves – without getting wet – will be unveiled at the launch of a major new cultural festival celebrating the River Tamar.
Fathom , a new sonic artwork by Plymouth University media arts specialists Jane Grant and John Matthias, will use cutting edge technology to create this artificial surface 6ft above the floor of a 17th...
Olympic Rowing champion Mark Hunter MBE will be handling a Boa Constrictor to launch a campaign hoping to raise £1 million for charity Brain Tumour Research.
As the charity’s newly appointed patron Mr Hunter will be facing up to his lifelong fear of snakes at Dartmoor Zoo tomorrow to kick off the charity’s annual ‘Conquer it together’ fundraising campaign.
A researcher from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has received funding to reduce the need for live animals in scientific research.
Dr Gyorgy Fejer has been awarded nearly £95,000 by the National Centre for the replacement, refinement and reduction of animals in research (NC3Rs).
The funding is for a pilot study to develop the lab-based creation...
