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Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism
Is the ocean getting darker?
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, during the past 20 years.
Project aims to transform dentist experience for people with learning disabilities
University of Plymouth news: The Caring Beyond Words project will unite a team of artists, writers, and community support staff with some of the UK’s leading researchers in both dentistry and learning disabilities
New research highlights opportunities to transform UK marine monitoring
University of Plymouth news: A new study involving the University suggests coastal communities and marine wildlife could benefit from improved monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters
Academic contributes to report warning hidden toll of brain injury costs the economy £43 billion a year
University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman, Associate Professor in Psychology, worked on a new Right to Rehab report with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Acquired Brain Injury and the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum.
New research to explore weight loss injections pre-pregnancy
University of Plymouth news: New research to explore weight loss injections pre-pregnancy. The University of Plymouth and Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust are working with local women and clinicians to understand current perceptions of the jabs.
New hydrothermal vents and coral gardens found in the icy depths of the remote South Sandwich Islands
University of Plymouth news: Dr Jenny Gales was part of an international team of scientists who discovered new hydrothermal vents, coral gardens and many suspected new species on an expedition to one of the most remote island chains in the world
Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
University of Plymouth news: A study showing how people who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average is the latest involving the University to explore links between nature and addictive behaviours.
Researcher makes key contribution to David Attenborough’s film about the ocean
University of Plymouth news: Dr Bryce Stewart helped with filming scenes and advised on the script for Ocean with David Attenborough, a film that premiered in early May
University contributes to report focused on driving development through culture, creativity and place
University of Plymouth news: Professor Chris Bennewith and Professor Katharine Willis are among the authors of Culture, Place and Development - a new publication produced by the Key Cities Innovation Network
Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research
Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the University of Plymouth.