Universities are an integral part of their community. As places of learning and research they have a commitment to help tackle the challenges of society. At Plymouth we do this through our Community Research Awards programme - by engaging our community to develop solutions with us.

Plymouth University's Vice-Chancellor's

In his recent Government growth review 'No Stone Unturned in pursuit of Growth,' Lord Heseltine made a number of recommendations about how universities can contribute to economic growth in the UK. It is now widely accepted that universities are key drivers of the economy, advancing research and innovation,...

Alan Milburn's recent report 'University Challenge: How Higher Education Can Advance Social Mobility' draws into sharp focus the opportunity for universities to do so much more to advance social mobility in this country.

Plymouth University prides itself on our commitment to widening participation and strong sense of...

We still have a Victorian view of those who choose a career in health and think just of being a doctor or a nurse as they're the people we see when we visit our GP or go into a hospital. But there is very much another professional group to choose...