News tagged with: research
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![Drone footage captured by the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's Coastal Processes Research Group on February 5, 2026 showing the A379 between Torcross and Strete in South Devon damaged by a series of winter storms]()
At risk and cut off – are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross’ footsteps?
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Following the collapse of the A379 in South Devon in February 2026, our scientists suggest the issues facing residents in Torcross could represent an early warning sign for coastal communities around the UK
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![The small but mighty phytoplankton are the labourers of the ocean, they serve as the base of the food web]()
University leads new report highlighting health of the UK’s plankton communities
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Our researchers have led the production of a new Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters
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![The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum to explore the role of universities in science diplomacy for a shared future]()
University hosts international forum on the power of science diplomacy
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: The University and UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe held a Science Diplomacy Consultative Forum to explore the role of universities in science diplomacy for a shared future
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Â鶹Æƽâ°æ chosen as a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: The University has been named one of the founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance, designed to provide students with better access to careers and enabling staff to contribute cutting-edge research to the industry
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![A three-year project, led by the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, will investigate the movement of common dolphins throughout the year and assess how much noise they are exposed to from passing vessels 2.25 MB A three-year project, led by the University of Plymout]()
Project investigates how ship noise is affecting dolphins and porpoises
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Researchers from the University are launching a major new study to understand how underwater noise from ships could be impacting common dolphins and harbour porpoises in the English Channel
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Project provides new insights on breeding habits and behaviours of vulnerable marine species
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: A new project led by our Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS) aims to shed light on two of the country’s least understood and vulnerable marine species – tope sharks and undulate rays
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![Vampire crabs (Geosesarma species) are small, semi-terrestrial tropical crabs native to Southeast Asia. These Red Devil Vampire Crabs (Geosesarma hagen) are the subject of ongoing research at the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ to establish their behaviours]()
Scientists provide first assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Research led by the University aims to pave the way for informed decisions about the catching, importing and exporting of key species including vampire crabs
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England progress in the World Cup – but their next game at 1am is a problem
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Marketing expert Dr Shikhar Bhaskar explains why late games are having an impact on fans and advertisers alike.
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Public help needed to find wild honeybees this summer
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: People across the South West of England are being encouraged to look for, and report, sightings of wild honeybee nests this summer for a vital conservation project.
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![A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Professor Richard Davies, and the Provost of Curtin University Professor Matthew Tonts]()
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and Curtin to collaborate on research and teaching initiatives
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: The Â鶹Æƽâ°æ and Curtin University have signed an agreement that formalises four decades of working collaboratively, and lays out plans for a range of impactful research and teaching initiatives
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![The Ãrea de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG) is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in Costa Rica]()
Study suggests Earth harbours far more insect species than previously thought
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Dr Robert Puschendorf, Associate Professor of Conservation Biology, used his expertise in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica to support new research into our planet’s biodiversity
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![Dr Juri Na, from the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ, and a Masters student conduct research in the labs at the Derriford Research Facility]()
Family of drugs used for treating muscular dystrophy could improve brain tumour treatment
Â鶹Æƽâ°æ news: Scientists at our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence have found a drug from the same family licensed for use in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and blood cancer could transform the treatment of meningioma
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