54-610: The Roland Levinsky Building is the University of Plymouth 's flagship arts, cultural and teaching facility, completed in 2007. It is located at the south of the university campus opposite the Drake Circus Shopping Centre . The Roland Levinsky Building is the university's flagship building, hosting open days and large events. It is home to the Faculty of Arts. The building is clad with copper sheets in
108-418: A clash of personalities at the top of the university led the then vice-chancellor Wendy Purcell to be suspended. Part of the dispute was over the commissioning of ceremonial chairs at a cost of £95,000 without the board's approval. A linked case saw the chair of the board of governors, which had suspended Purcell, William Taylor investigated of sexual harassment of female staff. Purcell was later appointed to
162-566: A hoax so as to expose their victims as fools; seeking some form of profit, other hoaxers hope to maintain the hoax indefinitely, so that it is only when skeptical people willing to investigate their claims publish their findings, that the hoaxers are finally revealed as such. Zhang Yingyu's The Book of Swindles ( c. 1617), published during the late Ming dynasty , is said to be China's first collection of stories about fraud, swindles, hoaxes, and other forms of deception. Although practical jokes have likely existed for thousands of years, one of
216-467: A newly created role of president with compensation of £125,000 for loss of office and maintaining her salary of £250,000. Hoax A hoax (plural: hoaxes ) is a widely publicised falsehood created to deceive its audience with false and often astonishing information, with the either malicious or humorous intent of causing shock and interest in as many people as possible. Some hoaxers intend to eventually unmask their representations as having been
270-404: A phony "incident" during a supposed wedding, which showed a bride and preacher getting knocked into a pool by a clumsy fall from a best man. A resulting video clip of Chloe and Keith's Wedding was uploaded to YouTube and was viewed by over 30 million people and the couple was interviewed by numerous talk shows. Viewers were deluded into thinking that it was an authentic clip of a real accident at
324-627: A real wedding; but a story in USA Today in 2009 revealed it was a hoax. Governments sometimes spread false information to facilitate their objectives, such as going to war. These often come under the heading of black propaganda. There is often a mixture of outright hoax and suppression and management of information to give the desired impression. In wartime and times of international tension rumours abound, some of which may be deliberate hoaxes. Examples of politics-related hoaxes: Psychologist Peter Hancock has identified six steps which characterise
378-413: A relatively small area at first, then grow gradually. However, hoaxes could also be spread via chain letters , which became easier as the cost of mailing a letter dropped. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century brought down the cost of a mass-produced books and pamphlets, and the rotary printing press of the 19th century reduced the price even further (see yellow journalism ). During
432-414: A seamed-cladding technique, is nine storeys high and has 13,000 square metres (140,000 sq ft) of floor space. The building contains a large four-storey atrium, open-plan studios and office space, as well as a number of specialist teaching laboratories. It was named in memory of Professor Roland Levinsky , academic researcher in biomedicine and vice-chancellor of the University of Plymouth , who
486-511: A storm. He was temporarily replaced by Mark Cleary (who then became vice-chancellor of the University of Bradford until 2013), and then by Steve Newstead. Wendy Purcell became VC on 1 December 2007. She was placed on leave on 2 July 2014 by the university's governors while an internal review was conducted. A month later the Higher Education Funding Council for England requested an independent external review of
540-643: A truly successful hoax: Hoaxes vary widely in their processes of creation, propagation, and entrenchment over time. Examples include: Hoax news (also referred to as fake news ) is a news report containing facts that are either inaccurate or false but which are presented as genuine. A hoax news report conveys a half-truth used deliberately to mislead the public. Hoax may serve the goal of propaganda or disinformation – using social media to drive web traffic and amplify their effect. Unlike news satire , fake news websites seek to mislead, rather than entertain, readers for financial or political gain. Hoax news
594-475: Is a fake almanac published by Jonathan Swift under the pseudonym of Isaac Bickerstaff in 1708. Swift predicted the death of John Partridge , one of the leading astrologers in England at that time, in the almanac and later issued an elegy on the day Partridge was supposed to have died. Partridge's reputation was damaged as a result and his astrological almanac was not published for the next six years. It
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#1732780497775648-586: Is an 11-storey tower building adjacent to Plymouth railway station . The building is currently owned by Network Rail , but is being given to the university on a 150-year lease. University-managed or approved accommodation in the first year of study is guaranteed for all applicants who choose Plymouth as their first choice institution. There are six university-managed halls: Francis Drake, Gilwell, Mary Newman, Pilgrim, Radnor and Robbins. Special accommodation arrangements can be made for students with disabilities or medical conditions. Francis Drake Hall of Residence
702-466: Is named after Francis Drake , an English sailor and privateer best known for his circumnavigation of the world in a single expedition between 1577 and 1580. Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the owner and operator of the building, UPP Ltd. tested the cladding and found that it was safe to remain. However, the cladding was visually ageing and they decided to replace the cladding on
756-581: Is occasionally used in reference to urban legends and rumours, but the folklorist Jan Harold Brunvand argues that most of them lack evidence of deliberate creations of falsehood and are passed along in good faith by believers or as jokes, so the term should be used for only those with a probable conscious attempt to deceive. As for the closely related terms practical joke and prank , Brunvand states that although there are instances where they overlap, hoax tends to indicate "relatively complex and large-scale fabrications" and includes deceptions that go beyond
810-421: Is one of the on-campus university halls, owned by University Partnerships Programme (UPP) Limited. It has 314 en-suite rooms arranged in flats with between three and ten rooms, and 15 self-contained studio rooms, all spread across three blocks. The building's blocks are named after areas in the city - Armada, Barbican, and Citadel. As of 2023, the building has a rating of 3.6 stars on StudentCrowd. The building
864-464: Is possible to perpetrate a hoax by making only true statements using unfamiliar wording or context, such as in the Dihydrogen monoxide hoax . Political hoaxes are sometimes motivated by the desire to ridicule or besmirch opposing politicians or political institutions , often before elections. A hoax differs from a magic trick or from fiction (books, film, theatre, radio, television, etc.) in that
918-682: The Open University ). The university was originally founded as the Plymouth School of Navigation in 1862, before becoming a university college in 1920 and a polytechnic institute in 1970, with its constituent bodies being Plymouth Polytechnic, Rolle College in Exmouth , the Exeter College of Art and Design (which were, before April 1989, run by Devon County Council ) and Seale-Hayne College (which before April 1989
972-717: The Pilgrim Fathers from a site near the Mayflower Steps in the Plymouth Barbican aboard the Mayflower in 1620. A Pelican and a Golden Hind support the shield and reflect both the original and later, better known, name of Sir Francis Drake 's ship. The crest contains the Latin motto, "Indagate Fingite Invenite" which translates as "Explore Dream Discover" and is a quote from Mark Twain , reflecting
1026-402: The 20th century, the hoax found a mass market in the form of supermarket tabloids , and by the 21st century there were fake news websites which spread hoaxes via social networking websites (in addition to the use of email for a modern type of chain letter ). The English philologist Robert Nares (1753–1829) says that the word hoax was coined in the late 18th century as a contraction of
1080-559: The Business School and a new £16 million Peninsula Medical School headquarters at Derriford Hospital , in the north of the city. The campus has over 20 buildings including the Roland Levinsky Building , the university's flagship arts, cultural and teaching facility which completed in 2007. It is located at the south of the university campus opposite the Drake Circus Shopping Centre . InterCity Place
1134-467: The Faculty of Education and relocated to the new Rolle Building in August 2008. The decision was unpopular with students and the town of Exmouth itself. There were several protest marches and a campaign to keep the campus open. Completed developments include Portland Square, a library extension, refurbished and new laboratory and teaching facilities in many of the campus buildings, halls of residence near
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#17327804977751188-594: The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in 2000, which operated as a partnership between Plymouth University and the University of Exeter . In January 2012 the two founding members of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, outlined their plans to expand independently and grow the success of the now nationally recognised professional health education provider. These changes came into effect from
1242-613: The Peninsula Dental School, Peninsula Medical School, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Psychology, School of Health Professions, and School of Nursing and Midwifery. The Faculty runs degrees in Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Child Health Nursing, Dentistry, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Dietetics, Optometry, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine. Medicine and Dentistry were first established as part of
1296-594: The Plymouth campus. On the night of 22 April 1941, during the Blitz , a bomb fell on the site killing over 70 civilians, including a mother and her six children. The bomb blast was so strong that human remains were found in the tops of trees. Only three people escaped alive, all children. The university's first vice-chancellor was John Bull. He was succeeded by Roland Levinsky until his death on 1 January 2007, when he walked into live electrical cables brought down during
1350-671: The Recorder of Plymouth, and Baroness Judith Wilcox . The Academic Partnerships network is a collaboration between the university and local colleges across the England and the world. Plymouth is the main sponsor of Marine Academy Plymouth . It is also the main sponsor of UTC Plymouth , which opened in September 2013. The University of Plymouth ranks 503rd in the CWUR World University Rankings 2017 In The Times and Sunday Times University League Table 2018 ,
1404-599: The University of Plymouth's world ranking was listed as joint 701st and 601–650 in QS World University Rankings 2019 . Times Higher Education ranked Plymouth 401–500 in its World University Rankings 2017–18, and ranked it 65th among 200 institutions in its World Young University Rankings 2017. The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework showed that, overall, Plymouth was ranked joint 66 of 128 UK institutions, rising 9 places from
1458-415: The audience is unaware of being deceived, whereas in watching a magician perform an illusion the audience expects to be tricked. A hoax is often intended as a practical joke or to cause embarrassment, or to provoke social or political change by raising people's awareness of something. It can also emerge from a marketing or advertising purpose. For example, to market a romantic comedy film, a director staged
1512-401: The building as a precaution and to improve the building's appearance. In a report filed by UPP, they stated that they found defects in the cladding and replaced it. A pre-application document was submitted to Plymouth City Council 's planning department on 18 June 2021, which was then followed by the submission a full planning application on 20 August 2021, which was approved. Work began at
1566-414: The building which could cause delays in construction. However, the building was completed as planned on schedule. An open day was held on 9 August 2007 to showcase the building to local construction professionals, with the building being fully opened in September 2007. In 2014, an expansion to the building was completed, called The House. It is not physically connected to the building but houses courses in
1620-437: The building's facilities would be moved into Babbage . In 2024, the University announced that Richard Davies would replace Judith Petts as Vice-Chancellor following her retirement. When university status was gained in 1992, the university was based in on multiple sites. Under Vice-Chancellor Levinsky the university began a policy of centralising its campus activities in Plymouth. The Exmouth campus Rolle College housed
1674-534: The correct type of ladder to reach it safely. University of Plymouth The University of Plymouth is a public research university based predominantly in Plymouth , England, where the main campus is located, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges across South West England . With 18,410 students, it is the 57th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students (including
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1728-455: The distinction between hoax and fraud is not necessarily clear. Alex Boese, the creator of the Museum of Hoaxes , states that the only distinction between them is the reaction of the public, because a fraud can be classified as a hoax when its method of acquiring financial gain creates a broad public impact or captures the imagination of the masses. One of the earliest recorded media hoaxes
1782-498: The earliest recorded hoaxes in Western history was the drummer of Tedworth in 1661. The communication of hoaxes can be accomplished in almost any manner that a fictional story can be communicated: in person, via word of mouth , via words printed on paper, and so on. As communications technology has advanced, the speed at which hoaxes spread has also advanced: a rumour about a ghostly drummer, spread by word of mouth, will affect
1836-652: The inaugural dean of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (2010–2013). The university was selected by the Royal Statistical Society in October 2008 to be the home of its Centre for Statistical Education. It also runs courses in maritime business, marine engineering, marine biology, and Earth, ocean and environmental sciences. In 2010, students from the university occupied a room in the main campus to protest against rising tuition fees and cuts to courses. In 2021 work began to completely renovate
1890-544: The interior and exterior of the Babbage Building . The renovations will add an extra 10,000m² worth of space to the building, and create rooftop gardens which will be open to students. Renovation works also began on the Intercity Place tower down by the Plymouth railway station . In 2024 the university began the demolition of the nearby Brunel Building, announcing that it would become a new park space and
1944-585: The merely playful and "cause material loss or harm to the victim." According to Professor Lynda Walsh of the University of Nevada, Reno , some hoaxes – such as the Great Stock Exchange Fraud of 1814 , labelled as a hoax by contemporary commentators – are financial in nature, and successful hoaxers – such as P. T. Barnum , whose Fiji mermaid contributed to his wealth – often acquire monetary gain or fame through their fabrications, so
1998-468: The previous Research Assessment Exercise in 2008. Across all assessed subject areas Plymouth showed substantial evidence of 3* (internationally excellent) and 4* (world leading) research, and this was particularly evident in Clinical Medicine, Computer Sciences & Informatics, Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience, and Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences, where 79–85% of research
2052-403: The project called for a building that would give iconic status to the university and prove an inspiring symbol of the artistic and economic regeneration of the region. Construction of the building began in early 2004 and was completed in August 2007 with the final construction costs reaching £34m. During excavations, it was discovered that a leat was running through the proposed foundations of
2106-614: The same faculty as the main building, and is designed to look very similar to the Roland Levinsky Building. In 2022 during a reshuffle of rooms in the building, the Levinsky Hall was opened as a new venue for classical music performances. In the same year, the ground floor of the main atrium was also renovated, the space was redesigned by students at the university. The space was designed to accommodate everyday student life and popup events. The building contains design studios, art studios, computer labs, and lecture theatres as well as
2160-735: The start of the 2013 academic year. This faculty contains the School of Biological and Marine Sciences, the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, and the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Subjects taught in the Schools include Biological Sciences , Marine Biology , Marine Sciences , Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Games Development, Mathematics, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and coastal Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Robotics. The arms, crest, badge and supporters forming
2214-406: The start of the 2021/2022 academic year, with the main contractor being Kier Group . Scaffolding was erected and students remained living in halls that year, which led to complaints from students who were living in the hall during this time. At 3pm on 24 April 2021, a fire broke out on the 6th floor of the building. One person was injured, suffering from smoke inhalation, and a 21-year-old woman
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2268-589: The tower of the building, the Levinsky Hall, and the Jill Craigie Cinema, which is a one screen cinema used by the film students Many Arts Institute events have been held in the building, including the Sunny Symphony event, where sensors connected to a computer allowed the sunrise to compose music. The University of Plymouth Contemporary Music Festival uses the building as its main venue as well. The Roland Levinsky Building also houses i-DAT,
2322-439: The university said that they were told there was a bomb hidden inside a piano in the Levinsky Hall where an event was taking place. It was later confirmed to be a hoax created by youths attempting to disrupt the event. In April 2023, a cat from Ipswich climbed the building and got stuck on a ledge. The cat was rescued by a student calling a window cleaning company to get the cat down as the university's estates team did not have
2376-399: The university's Exeter campus to consolidate the Faculty of Arts. Students said that studio space was cramped, and the ventilation system makes oil-based paints hazardous to use. The architects of the building blamed the university, saying that the building was never designed to accommodate so many departments. On 15 October 2022 the building was evacuated due to a bomb threat. A lecturer at
2430-513: The university's coat of arms were granted on 10 April 2008, in Grant 173/189, by the College of Arms . The books represent the university's focus on learning and scholarship. The scattering of small stars, represent navigation , which has played a key role in the history of the city and the university. The scallop shells in gold, represents pilgrimage, a sign of the importance of the departure of
2484-477: The university's Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Laboratories and architecture school. The building also has a senate room designed by Rock Townsend. It was originally a classroom but was renovated into a senate-like chamber used for debates and talks. The building has a large portion of its space dedicated to The Arts Institute including the Levinsky Gallery which takes up the lower floors in
2538-399: The university's Open Research Lab for experimentation with creative technology. The building was featured in the top 20 university buildings list after its completion, and has been featured in an article as one of the world's most "spectacular" university buildings. In 2007, students protested against the building when the fine art, 3D design and graphic design courses moved to Plymouth from
2592-463: The university's ambitions for its students and Plymouth's history of great seafarers. The letters patent granting arms to the University of Plymouth were presented by Eric Dancer , Lord Lieutenant of Devon, in a ceremony on 27 November 2008, in the presence of Henry Paston-Bedingfeld , York Herald of the College of Arms , the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Plymouth, Judge William Taylor,
2646-504: The university's governance. In August 2014, the university was instructed by HEFCE to undertake an external review of its governance after vice-chancellor Wendy Purcell was placed on leave. Judith Petts CBE was appointed the University of Plymouth's vice-chancellor and chief executive in February 2016. She joined Plymouth from the University of Southampton , where she had been pro-vice-chancellor research and enterprise and previously
2700-436: The verb hocus , which means "to cheat", "to impose upon" or (according to Merriam-Webster ) "to befuddle often with drugged liquor." Hocus is a shortening of the magic incantation hocus pocus , whose origin is disputed. Robert Nares defined the word hoax as meaning "to cheat", dating from Thomas Ady 's 1656 book A candle in the dark, or a treatise on the nature of witches and witchcraft . The term hoax
2754-548: Was an independent charity). It was renamed Polytechnic South West in 1989, a move that was unpopular with students as the name lacked identity. It was the only polytechnic to be renamed and remained as "PSW" until gaining university status in 1992 along with the other polytechnics. The new university absorbed the Plymouth School of Maritime Studies. In 2006, part of the remains of the World War II Portland Square air-raid shelter were rediscovered on
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#17327804977752808-435: Was killed in an accident on New Year's Day 2007 after being touched by a live power cable that fell near his home during a storm. The building has been featured in many studies, including one that showed the possibility to simulate buildings’ predicted energy usage. The building was designed by architects, Henning Larsen with Building Design Partnership . It has an overall modern and industrial theme. The design brief for
2862-861: Was later arrested under for arson after an investigation to determine the cause of the fire was completed. There are three faculties which each contain a number of schools: This faculty contains the School of Art, Design and Architecture, Plymouth Business School, and the School of Society and Culture, including the Plymouth Institute of Education. The faculty offers degrees in Anthropology, Architecture , Built environment, Business and Management, Criminology , Education, English, Game design, History, Illustration , Art history , 3D Design , Fine Art , Law, Marketing, Music, Photography , Professional Policing, Media arts , Sociology, and Theatre & Performance. The Faculty of Health contains
2916-473: Was ranked as 3* or 4*. University of Plymouth Students' Union, usually abbreviated "UPSU" is a non-profit making organisation . Each year, students elect the officers who will represent them for the following year. The Union offers a range of services and stages a number of events throughout the year. As well as events, the Union is the base for most of the sports teams and societies at the university. In 2014
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