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Travel delays likely in Plymouth this weekend

This weekend (Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September) will see thousands of new students descend on Plymouth for the first time, arriving at university and moving into their new home in student halls and residences.

With the large numbers of visitors to the city, there is likely to be some disruption to travel, particularly in the City Centre, and Mutley and Greenbank areas. With the...

Companies should be proactive in tackling workplace conflict

Developing proactive ways of managing conflict between staff should become a central part of organisational strategy, according to research led by Plymouth University.

The study, funded by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), argues that the capacity of organisations to respond to workplace conflict has been severely eroded, with line managers often lacking the...

Plymouth University appoints new Dean for Science and Environment

A professor with more than 30 years’ experience in academia, industrial research, and industrial practice has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science and Environment at Plymouth University.

Kevin Jones, Professor of Computing Science, will join the University in July to head up one of its largest faculties, home to the School of Computing and Mathematics; the School of...

Graduate designer unveils the torch that will illuminate epic American adventure

This is the striking and symbolic torch which will be carried by thousands of runners as they make their way across 14 American states in an epic relay.

One Run for Boston II is aiming to raise one million dollars to help those affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and will set out from California Today (Sunday 16 March).

Thousands of people will then carry the...

Fossils from the past shed new light on oceans' capacity to survive future climate change

The single largest mass extinction in marine environment history did not wipe out a single key ecological group of animals according to new research published yesterday (Sunday).

Scientists studying the fossil record from the Permian period, 252 million years ago, have discovered for the first time that the ecosystem carried on functioning with a “skeleton crew” of species despite an...

Plymouth University works with prestigious industry partners to launch new University Hotel School

Giving hospitality managers a grounding that will inspire and influence their future careers is the vision behind a new innovation from Plymouth University.

Students at the University Hotel School, being launched later this month, will benefit from existing and new industry partnerships to gain enlightening experiences that will enhance their future employability.

They will...

Plymouth University signs exciting partnership with Plymouth Argyle FC

Plymouth University is looking to create a range of exciting opportunities for its students and staff after forging a partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club.

The agreement will see students across all faculties working with the players and management at Argyle, currently the highest placed Devon side in the Football League, as part of their academic programmes.

It also...

Scientific theories inspire Plymouth student to European art success

An intricate piece of artwork which took almost three months to complete has earned a Plymouth University student the top prize in a prestigious international competition.

Holly Knowles, a third year Fine Art student, won a €5,000 first prize after beating students from across Europe to the 2013 Hans Brinker Budget Trophy.

Run by the Amsterdam hotel of the same name, the...

Plymouth University supports trans-American relay for Boston Marathon victims

A trans-American relay which raised tens of thousands of dollars to help those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings is set to return in 2014.

Created by three friends from Devon, One Run for Boston saw more than 2,000 runners carrying a baton designed by Plymouth University student Jon Parlby right across the United States, with around 650 people joining the event as it finished on...

Plymouth hosts Japanese dementia delegation

A delegation from Japan is visiting Plymouth on Thursday 12 December to see the city’s pioneering work in dementia care.

The Japanese delegates will be treated to a tour of the city and shown the fantastic services and activities provided to people with dementia.

Plymouth is recognised as leading the way nationally with its work to improve the lives of people with dementia and...

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