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28/08/2026

August news round-up: stories you might have missed.

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify bladder cancer patients up to five years before their official diagnosis.

New research led by our International Marine Litter Research Unit has estimated that legacy plastics from oil and gas infrastructure could contribute tonnes of microplastics to UK waters each year.

Student nurses from China have taken part in an international summer school at the University of Plymouth to experience its leading rural healthcare expertise.

The University has been recognised by the Daily Mail as Community University of the Year 2027 for its 'perfect alignment' with the region and city.

You can read all the latest news via the link in comments below.

27/08/2026

This archive photo was taken from the green space where the Marine Building now stands, with the Babbage Building and Brunel Labs clearly visible to the left. Do you remember when the campus looked like this?

20/08/2026

Today’s throwback photo shows the corner of the campus where the Roland Levinsky Building now stands. This used to be the main entrance to the uni from North Hill, and you can see the reception in the bottom right corner. Who remembers this?

13/08/2026

Results day!

This photo is from our archives from freshers week, back when a whole new chapter was just beginning.

Do you remember your A-level results day?

Maybe you opened the envelope with school or college friends? Perhaps you were in the digital age and refreshed UCAS fifty times before it loaded with the news?

Wherever you were when you found out, we’d love to hear about it. Share your results or freshers day memories below.

And if you know someone getting their results today who’s thinking about their options, our Clearing line is open now. Tell them to give us a call on 0333 241 6929.

06/08/2026

Today we’re sharing a photo from 1980 and asking if anyone remembers this Polytechnic building on Cobourg Street? What was it used for?

31/07/2026

July news round-up: stories you might have missed.

Around 10,000 people were welcomed to the University of Plymouth last week for the annual Graduation celebrations. After the ceremonies had taken place in the Methodist Central Hall, the graduates, lecturers, family and friends gathered for a post-ceremony reception in the campus park, in glorious sunshine.

Plymouth researchers have led the production of a new report highlighting the impact of climate change on marine plankton and pelagic habitats in UK waters. It also demonstrates how these effects are being amplified by human activities, including commercial fishing and the development of offshore energy infrastructure, as well as run-off from agriculture and other land-based industries.

The University welcomed 26 students and staff from NSBM Green University Sri Lanka, HKU SPACE Hong Kong, Shanghai Jianqiao University, Shanghai Maritime University China, and Delta University for Science and Technology Egypt for a summer school of academic sessions and city exploration.

Medical student Sophie Lawrence is leading work for students to wear reusable scrub caps – and her impact has already been celebrated in the Houses of Parliament.

You can catch up on all the latest stories on our website via the link in comments below.

30/07/2026

Today’s throwback photo looks down Portland Villas towards the centre of the campus, with what is now Mary Newman Halls of Residence visible in the distance. Does this street look familiar?

23/07/2026

To continue this week's 50 years of Psychology celebration, we're sharing a group photo from 1978. See if you can spot some familiar faces!

22/07/2026

This year marks 50 years since the first Psychology students graduated from what was then Plymouth Polytechnic, and earlier this week we were delighted to welcome a group of 40 alumni and staff from some of the earliest cohorts back to campus for a reunion!

16/07/2026

Today’s photo has been kindly shared with us by Phil Wookey (centre) and features three Heads of School back in 1980! Do any of these faces look familiar?

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