Media coverage – February 2017
A selection of the most prominent media coverage featuring the University during the month
Scientists explore impact of global warming on Japan's sea life
Read the full article in Japan TodayProfessor Jason Hall-Spencer is working with a team from the University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on innovative research to discover how Japan’s marine ecosystem could be affected by global warming
Our seas have become a plastic graveyard
Read the full article in The Daily TelegraphProfessor Richard Thompson says: "Marine debris is damaging to the economy, to wildlife to the environment. It is wasteful and unnecessary, and we all agree that it needs to stop"
The fats that take scientists back in time
Read the full article in Chemistry WorldProfessor Simon Belt explains what organic molecules made by microorganisms and plants far in the past can tell us about climate
EmDrive: UK scientist claims 'new physics' explains galaxy rotation
Read the full article on the International Business Times websiteDr Mike McCulloch, Lecturer in Geomatics, says his new research makes it possible to explain why galaxies are not ripped apart without using theory of dark matter
Impact of negative media reports mapped in new study
The effect on both the share price and the credit default swap spreads of banks and insurance companies caused by negative reporting is significant
Dr Simon Ashby, Associate Professor of Financial Services, University of Plymouth
From sea to plate: how plastic got into our fish
Read the full article in The GuardianProfessor Richard Thompson, a leading global expert on microplastics, is quoted in a feature about the presence of plastic in our seas and any potential threat to us
Dental students work with veterans to improve oral health awareness
Read more about the project on Dentistry.co.ukPlymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry is working with Community Interest Company Active Plus to target job seekers using skills, experience and expertise of injured military veterans to deliver individual programmes
Autistic academics give their thoughts on university life
Read the full article on The ConversationDr Margaret Prior writes about her research which aims to give a voice to academics who identify as autistic, Asperger’s or on the autism spectrum
Calls for 'urgent' review of bursary removal due to Brexit
Read the full article in the Nursing Times (subscription required)Academics called for the government to “urgently” review its decision to remove student bursaries in light of workforce shortages that could be worsened following Brexit