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Study offers new insight into the impact of ancient migrations on the European landscape
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Plymouth led research tracing how the two major human migrations recorded in Holocene Europe unfolded
Study shows six decades of change in UK’s plankton communities
Involving leading marine scientists from across the UK, led by the University of Plymouth, new research for the first time combines the findings of UK offshore surveys such as the Continuous Plankton Recorder and UK inshore long-term time-series.
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