world record attempt

Antarctic world record attempt cut short due to suspected kidney stones

The ex-Royal Marine from Torquay in a bid to set a new Antarctic world record has been flown off the ice due to a suspected kidney stones.

After 32 days on the ice, skiing solo and unsupported for over 600km pulling all his supplies and equipment weighing 25 stone – Sam Cox last week traversed the Ronne ice shelf before climbing onto the mainland of Antarctica.

It was here...

World record attempt in Plymouth City Centre

Four students supported by the University of Plymouth Students Union will be attempting to break the world record for the most T-shirts worn inside out in the same place at the same time. The attempt will take place on the City Centre Piazza on the 6th of May at 11:30am and is being called #INSIDE OUT.

The main focus of the attempt is to show the local community what can be achieved...

Plymouth University takes part in coding record attempt

Plymouth University may be entering the record books as part of a nationwide event designed to teach people how to code.

BCSWomen – part of BCS The Chartered Institute for IT – organised a marathon app-building session attended by more than 1,000 people at 30 venues across the country.

The events – including one at Plymouth University – aimed to get the largest number of people...