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Dental education boost from new Plymouth dental expert-edited book
Plymouth University news: Professor Liz Kay has edited a new, comprehensive text book for dental education - with contributions from six of her colleagues
Plymouth University expertise in evidence at UNESCO conference
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s expertise in the earth sciences will be in evidence as students and academics play a leading role at the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks
Medical students bring ‘health corner’ to Salvation Army residents
Plymouth University news: Medical students from Plymouth University have worked with the Salvation Army at Devonport Lifehouse to develop a 'health corner' for improved well being
Climate change expert welcomes oceans report
Plymouth University news: Professor Camille Parmesan has welcomed a new report on the oceans, and highlighted in a chapter contained within the report the impact on human health of rising sea temperatures
Olympic-inspired torch relay spreads important message
Plymouth University news: The Olympics may be over, but nursing academics have kept its spirit alive in an inspired torch relay to demonstrate how ‘clean hands save lives’.
Research explores beach recovery following severe storms
Plymouth University news: The recovery of beaches across the South West following the severe storms of 2013/14 is to be explored as part of a major new research initiative led by Plymouth University
Patient volunteers needed for GP exercise referral study
Plymouth University news: A study assessing the effectiveness of the GP exercise referral service is extending its recruitment period so that more local patients can take part
Technique could assess historic changes to Antarctic sea ice and glaciers
Plymouth University news: Historic changes to Antarctic sea ice could be unravelled using a new technique pioneered by scientists at Plymouth University
Specialist NICE appointment for Plymouth University dentistry academic
Plymouth University new: Following her role in the new NICE guideline for oral health care in care homes, Professor Liz Kay has been made a specialist committee member by NICE for a new standard for oral health promotion in care homes and hospitals
Research aims to use wider engagement to improve prisoner-community relations
Plymouth University news: A research project from Plymouth University is designed to raise awareness of prisoner resettlement journeys, while developing a dialogue with the wider community in an effort to improve prisoner-community relations
Could physical activity be good for alcohol and substance use disorders?
Plymouth University news: Physical activity could be good for disorders caused by alcohol and substance use, and a study led by Plymouth University will investigate what the benefits might be and how it might work
Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels
Plymouth University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests