Plymouth University signs partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club

Plymouth University is looking to create a range of exciting opportunities for its students and staff after forging a partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club. The agreement will see students across all faculties working with the players and management at Argyle, currently the highest placed Devon side in the Football League, as part of their academic programmes. It also aims to encourage more people from across the campus to support the city club in their bid to climb the Sky Bet League 2 table, further strengthening links between the University and the local community. Professor Richard Stephenson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) at Plymouth University, said: “Our range of sporting partnerships, both at professional and community level, demonstrate our belief that sport has the potential to inspire. Through those partnerships, and our new Sporting Excellence scholarships, we are creating first rate opportunities for our students to enjoy top level sport and engage with elite coaches and facilities. They also show how seriously we take our role at the heart of the community, appreciating the role the University can play in furthering the city’s aspirations and achievements. Chief Executive Martyn Starnes, of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, added: "We are delighted to be teaming up with Plymouth University in a partnership which brings together two of Britain's Ocean City's most iconic names.