The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Chief Executive, Stephen Tetlow MBE, was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Plymouth University on 23 September in recognition of his exceptional career achievements and work to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Stephen Tetlow MBE, said: “This is a great honour and I feel particularly happy to be recognised by a University...
Today, following formal approval of the University’s Governing body, Plymouth University announced the appointment of its next Vice-Chancellor, Professor Judith Petts, CBE, who will succeed Professor David Coslett when she takes up the role in February 2016.
James Brent, Chairman of the University’s Board of Governors said: “I am delighted that Professor Petts, who has a significant...
A postgraduate student whose research focuses on team working in the diagnosis of autism is in the running for a major award.
Nicole Parish, in the final year of a Clinical Psychology Doctorate at Plymouth University, is one of six PhD students vying to win the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Held at the annual Vitae Researcher Development International Conference...
Over a third (34%) of current students and graduates have said they based their university choice on student engagement levels and student satisfaction, according to a new study.
Maintenance grants have now been slashed for all students and over half of the Universities in the England and Wales now charge undergraduates the maximum of £9,000 per year.
Bestselling authors Judy Finnigan, Simon Scarrow and Matt Haig will be among the leading literary lights appearing at the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival.
Writer and musician John Hegley, Thurston Moore, co-founder of experimental rock band Sonic Youth, comedian and actress Helen Lederer, refugee campaigner Bidisha and whisky connoisseur Ian Buxton are also on the roster for...
Professor Steve Creanor, Clinical Professor of Oral Sciences at Plymouth University Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, has been made a Dental Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Fellowship of this Faculty is offered to dental surgeons who, in the opinion of the College, have made substantial contributions to their...
Marine organisms living in acidified waters exhibit a tendency to nurture their offspring to a greater extent than those in more regular conditions.
Researchers at Plymouth University have found that polychaete worms located around volcanic vents in the Mediterranean grow and develop their eggs within the protection of the family unit – in contrast to closely-related species that...
A pioneering project has been launched to design, build and sail the world’s first full-sized, fully autonomous unmanned ship across the Atlantic Ocean.
The Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship, codenamed MARS, will be powered by state-of-the-art renewable energy technology, and will carry a variety of drones through which it will conduct a variety of experiments during the crossing....
What happens when you place liquid nitrogen in a container filled with 1,650 ping-pong balls?
It may not be a question asked every day, but scientists at Plymouth University have staged just such an experiment to inspire people about the power of science.
Led by Dr Roy Lowry, Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry, the experiment begins when a canister of liquid nitrogen is...
Prospective students receiving A-level results this summer will be guided through the Confirmation and Clearing process by trained advisers at Plymouth University.
Thousands of applicants will receive their grades on Thursday 13 August and call the University’s special hotline to confirm their place or find out about spaces still available in September.
