Why a degree is still worth the loan

Despite increased numbers of students in higher education, having a degree still provides a "cash premium" in the workplace. Read more from The Independent. 

Vacancies in the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Two fixed-term posts are available to graduates through the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP):
• On-line Marketing Specialist, at Goss Interactive, Plymouth
• Health Technologies Researcher, at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Both posts are employed by the University of Plymouth.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships provide employment and personal development opportunities for over 1000 graduates throughout the UK. Find out more...

Former KTP Associates helps company gain 'green credentials'

Devon company Bandvulc has had its 'green credentials' endorsed by 'The Sunday Times Best Green Companies' survey. Matteo Littera became the company's project and environmental manager after undertaking a KTP through the University of Plymouth with Bandvulc to reduce energy, emissions and waste. The company was highly rated for its low environmental impact, using local suppliers and its managers encouraging recycling.  Read more from The Times.

Developing entrepreneurial spirit in the student community

Local businesses and Plymouth Devon International College have sponsored Student Enterprise Awards as a way to develop entrepreneurial talent and creativity amongst Plymouth students. The winners include: 'The Innocence Project' where legal students work on alleged miscarriages of justice; and the Longreach sustainable garden being developed by a student for a charity working with women recovering from drug/alcohol dependency. More... 

Peninsula Arts: celebrating the end of the summer season

As the summer season comes to an end we see performances from Verve, the award- winning postgraduate company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and TaskForce, a new site-art touring dance company.

On the music front, there is the final concert in our Contemporary Piano Series and the Ten Tors Orchestra plays alongside pianist Benjamin Frith in perhaps the best of Mozart's solo concertos, the D minor.

Graduating students showcase their work in the Faculty of Arts Degree Show and The Royal Photographic Society exhibition, Still Life, in Cube3 Gallery. Further details visit www.peninsula-arts.co.uk.

Thinking of visiting the South West this summer?


As a graduate of the University of Plymouth you are eligible to a 10% discount on advertised prices for self-catering halls accommodation, when you stay for three days or more. 

Just quote 'alumni' when 
booking. More...

Library access

Plymouth alumni receive a 50% discount on annual membership fees for the library.  And remember, if you want to use the library for reference purposes only, it's free. More...

Teaching event

A reminder that we are running an event for alumni in the teaching profession on Tuesday 20 June on the Plymouth campus. More...

Seale-Hayne: 'The Bickington Ball is Back'

Looking for an opportunity to catch up with friends from Seale-Hayne? Then come along to the Bickington Ball:

Sat 1 August, 7.30 pm
Yeo Farm, Bickington, Newton Abbott

Find out more...

Competition winners

Thanks to everyone who gave us feedback on the postgraduate prospectus cover designs in April's issue.

The result was unanimous in selecting the above desgin and three alumni each won £100 in high street shopping vouchers!