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Interdisciplinary approach the only way to address devastating effects of soil erosion
A study led by the University of Plymouth has shown traditional pastoralist communities – such as the Maasai in East Africa – are abundantly aware climate change and intensive grazing are having a marked effect on the resources they rely on for survival
Advance HE awards 10,000th Senior Fellowship to Plymouth academic
Dr John Eales, Associate Head (Teaching and Learning), has been welcomed by Advance HE as its 10,000th Senior Fellow.
University becomes part of international hub helping communities at risk from natural disasters
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are working as part of the new £20million UKRI GCRF Multi-hazard Urban Disaster Risk Transitions Hub, which is aimed at reducing disaster risk for the poor in tomorrow’s cities
Duet for clarinet and seagulls seeks to rescue reputation of birds and their song
A piece of music is to use recordings of seagulls to try and persuade audiences to see the beauty in the much-maligned birds.
Staying green on the scene – why it’s important to lower carbon emissions within the ambulance service
Pete Allum, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice, is researching into a little explored area when it comes to climate change – the ambulance service. He explains how vehicle emissions, plastic use and waste disposal are all areas to tackle.
University spinout receives £1.2million government funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Amprologix Limited, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has won a £1.2 million government contract to accelerate development and scale up its lead antibiotic candidate to tackle antimicrobial resistant MRSA and related superbugs
Student and graduate collaborate to make prizewinning design reality
An on-trend and technically proficient design for a pair of glasses has landed a University student first place in an international competition, and an internship with a top German manufacturer.
Seminal research into musical ‘illusions’ influences new piece for Contemporary Music Festival
A piece of music exploring the contrasting ways sounds are perceived by different listeners is to premiere as part of the Contemporary Music Festival 2019.
University researchers to tackle drug-resistant disease that jumps from pigs to humans
Dr Michael Jarvis's The Vaccine Group and Professor Mat Upton have received £700,000 funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to tackle a disease which can cause meningitis, blood poisoning, or septicaemia.
Optometry student wins national award
Luke McRoy-Jones has been named Student of the Year in the AOP Awards 2019, organised by the Association of Optometrists (AOP).
New Burns book explores influence on United States of America - from poets and abolitionists to the Ku Klux Klan
Robert Burns is known as Scotland’s national poet – but how many people are aware of his influence internationally, and in the United States in particular?
Researchers part of £20 million programme aimed at tackling threats to the world’s oceans
Marine conservation experts from the University of Plymouth are playing an integral role in the UKRI GCRF One Ocean Hub, a £20 million programme aimed at transforming the global response to the threats facing our oceans