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Explosive performance inspires international physics research
A public experiment nearly four years ago involving ping-pong balls and liquid nitrogen has inspired an international research collaboration to look at the underlying physics.
Plymouth comes together to mark Refugee Week 2019
Partners in Plymouth are working together to mark national Refugee Week and celebrate the contribution of displaced people to British society
Fishers keen to help address the problem of marine litter
Researchers at the University of Plymouth and the University of Surrey spoke to around 120 fishers and other stakeholders, including boat owners and crew both signed up and not registered with the Fishing for Litter (FFL) initiative
Research sheds new light on how brain stem cells are activated
New research led by the University of Plymouth helps to shed new light on the mechanisms used by neural stem cells to ‘wake up’. The study shows promise for future neural stem cell therapies in replacing cells lost through disease or injury.
€4 million funding announcement gives green light for construction of modern cob homes
CobBauge, a multi-million pound project to build a new generation of cob houses is set to continue for four more years, thanks to the announcement of more than €4 million in funding.
School of Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Show to play central role in new festival of creativity
With news that the creative art industry contribution in the UK has grown by £390m in one year to £10.8bn, Plymouth is set to tap into this and harness the power of creativity with Ignite – A Festival of Creativity.
Fear of ‘killer shrimps’ could pose major threat to European rivers
Researchers involving the University of Plymouth found the fear of invasive ‘killer shrimps’ can intimidate native organisms to such a degree that they are incapable of performing their vital role in river systems
More students to benefit as Santander Universities partnership renewed
The University’s relationship with Santander has been renewed at an event attended by senior staff from both organisations.
More than fad diets and fodder – food can help us reconnect
June 3–9 is Dietitians' Week and Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food can be a catalyst for change for people on the edge of society. Her work will feature at the British Academy Summer Showcase in London on 21–22 June.
Spinout completes initial field trials of raspberry harvesting robot system
University of Plymouth spinout company Fieldwork Robotics has completed initial field trials of its robot raspberry harvesting system.
Students design and build new campsite creation on world famous Dartington estate
A dramatic structure created by University of Plymouth architecture students was unveiled on the Dartington estate’s campsite near Totnes today, in time for its summer visitors.
GP for Sir David Attenborough inspiring others into the career
Dr Lucy Obolensky, a GP who supported Sir David Attenborough as he filmed the hit show Our Planet, is hoping her experience will encourage more doctors to go into general practice.