Press office news tagged research
Local Huntington’s disease group visits ground breaking research lab
Plymouth University news: There is currently no cure for Huntington's disease but researchers from Plymouth University are searching for a treatment. Local people affected by the disease have visited the researchers and decided to fundraise for their work
University hosts delegation from South Africa
Plymouth University news: Senior figures from the South African government have visited Plymouth University as part of efforts to transform the country’s blue economy
Microscopic image earns global recognition
Plymouth University news: A striking magnified image of a Forsythia pollen grain generated at Plymouth University has been shortlisted for an international competition
Computer interface helps disabled patients
Plymouth University news: Pioneering technology created at Plymouth University has been used to unite a string quartet and four people living with severe disability for a world first in musical performance
Student neuro tumour project is set to “INSPIRE”
Plymouth University news: A medical student from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine has received a grant to support his research study into tumours of the nervous system
Researching the impact of jazz improvisation
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University Lecturer in Music Dr Katherine Williams has been awarded the first ever Jazz Research Fellowship by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation and the Jazz Education Network
Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments
Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments
Coastal academies changing school cultures
Plymouth University news: Academies in some of the most socio-economically deprived areas of England are proving to be successful in raising academic achievement and aspirations among pupils, according to a new report from Plymouth University
Immersing audiences in 360º film technology
Plymouth University news: A showcase of striking works by Plymouth University graduate Sue Austin will go on display for three days of interactive activities
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Conference explores impact of environmental agents on DNA
Plymouth University news: The 38th Annual Conference of UKEMS (the UK branch of the European Environmental Mutagen Society) is being staged at Plymouth University
Patient volunteers needed for GP exercise referral study
Plymouth University news: The GP exercise referral scheme is beneficial to the patients to whom it is prescribed, but how to encourage patients to stick with it? Researchers led by Plymouth University are investigating whether web-based support would help
Brain tumour patient visits world-leading researchers
Plymouth University news: Luke Dustan, a brain tumour patient, has toured the labs at Plymouth University and met the research team who are searching for a therapy for his condition