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University secures £3.4 million for Cornwall’s innovative businesses
Part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the University of Plymouth's Acceleration Through Innovation 2 (ATI2) programme will run from now until the end of 2022
Histories of the Unexpected for home-schoolers
The creators of the Histories of the Unexpected podcast are releasing a special series aimed at children being home-schooled during the coronavirus crisis.
Study shows commonly used mouthwash could make saliva significantly more acidic
The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth damage.
The changing nature of pandemic propaganda
Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor of History, compares COVID-19 with arguably the most devastating pandemic of the 20th century?
University signs new drive to help nation through COVID-19 crisis
The University of Plymouth has joined businesses from across the UK in signing the C-19 Business Pledge, which encourages businesses to help their employees, customers and communities get through the coronavirus crisis
Project’s £4 million funding extension to boost health technology sector
News at the University of Plymouth: Funding has been announced for the next phase of a multimillion-pound project that aims to increase the use of digital technologies in health and social care.
Scientists start work on vaccine to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have started work on a coronavirus vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks similar to the current COVID-19 pandemic
Study suggests LEGO bricks could survive in ocean for up to 1,300 years
A study led by the University of Plymouth examined the extent to which items of the ever-popular children’s toy were worn down in the marine environment
Industry involvement vital in creation of unique new Cyber-SHIP Lab
With funding from Research England, there are 18 commercial partners working alongside the University of Plymouth to bring the Cyber-SHIP Lab project to fruition
‘Fossil earthquakes’ offer new insight into seismic activity deep below earth’s surface
The research was led by the University of Plymouth and University of Oslo, with scientists conducting geological observations of seismic structures in exhumed lower crustal rocks on the Lofoten Islands
Documentary aims to reveal the human side of earthquake science
The 60-minute documentary Pseudotachylyte, by Associate Professor in Photography Heidi Morstang, focuses on a University of Plymouth research project examining the mechanisms which cause earthquake cycles to begin up to 40km below the earth’s surface.
University works to inspire research in offshore renewables and health technology
Thanks to funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the University of Plymouth is creating a new Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) which will support a minimum of 11 PhD studentships