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Anxious about school return? Scientists share tips for students, parents and the community
University of Plymouth academics share their advice on what students and parents can do to make the transition as smooth as possible and minimise infection risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individual dolphin calls used to estimate population size and movement
Researchers and students from the University of Plymouth are part of an international project using technology to generate estimates of dolphin populations
Research urges caution in shared use of robotic support pets during pandemic
Research from the University of Plymouth suggests that robot pets, widely used in care homes in the UK and globally, could pose an infection risk if passed between staff and service users without cleaning.
Treating Covid-19 could lead to increased antimicrobial resistance
Research by the University of Plymouth and Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust suggests the use of antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19 patients could be placing an additional burden on waste water treatment works.
eHealth: saviour or Trojan Horse?
Professor Nathan Clarke, Professor of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics explores the use of technology in health and the issues that arise when cyber security is not put at the heart of its design. Part of 'The Old Normal: Our Future Health' series.
Plymouth Science Park steps up to support students
Second year biomedical science students at the University of Plymouth were granted access to lab space, enabling them to achieve essential clinical microbiology proficiencies
Rail Minister hears of plans for Intercity Place
University of Plymouth: The Government’s Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has visited Plymouth to meet those responsible for the regeneration of Brunel Plaza and the University of Plymouth's new Intercity Place development
Probiotic bacteria shown to suppress growth of tumours in colorectal cancer
New research has revealed that probiotic bacteria could control the development and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC).
Academic receives special award for work to create recyclable face shields for frontline staff
Dr Antony Robotham, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Plymouth, has been presented with a President's Special Award for Pandemic Service by the Royal Academy of Engineering
UK – South Africa research team to establish ‘hub’ for discovery of new antibiotics
An international research collaboration has received funding to discover and accelerate the development of new antibiotics.
University takes over landmark Plymouth building to train future health professionals
Once completed, Intercity Place will house inter-professional clinical skills facilities for the University’s Faculty of Health and be used to train future nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals
Boost for South West’s floating offshore wind ambitions
The South West Floating Offshore Wind Accelerator has been chosen to work up a detailed bid for over £30m of potential government funding provided through UKRI’s flagship Strength in Places Fund.