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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
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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
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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’.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brain Tumour Research All Stars slam dunk for charity
Plymouth University news: A basketball team including Ben Mee from Dartmoor Zoo and Tom Daley's mum Debbie are to take to the court to help raise money for Brain Tumour Research
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Professor Iain Stewart invited to Rio for a triathlon of speaking events
University of Plymouth news: Professor Iain Stewart MBE has completed a trio of high-profile speaking events in Rio, Brazil, as part of a scientific and cultural programme organised with the British Olympic Foundation.
