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£250,000 grant to support research for health and social care practitioners in Torbay

A new grant will support health professionals in Torbay and South Devon to make a difference to patient care through ongoing research.

A female Anolis maynardi (Credit: Ruth Smith)

Study offers insight into biological changes among invasive species

Scientists from the University of Plymouth have recently completed extensive research into the Maynard’s Anole population on the Cayman Islands

Research College Launch

Patient care is at heart of new Research College

A new Research College, which aims to make an impact on patients through research, has been launched by the University of Plymouth and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT)

Cutting the first turf for the new centre are, from left: Ann James, Dr Gary Smerdon, Professor Judith Petts CBE and Professor Stephen Hall

New cutting-edge facility to transform brain research in South West

The Brain Research & Imaging Centre is a unique collaboration between the University of Plymouth, the research charity DDRC Healthcare and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Dentists underdiagnose when faced with time pressure, research shows

Dentists can miss important details on x-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.

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Finding ways to protect our coastline

Professor Martin Attrill and Charles Clover, of the Blue Marine Foundation, write for the second Plymouth White Paper created by the office of Luke Pollard MP

3D Design graduate Sadie Zhang featured in an exhibition at the prestigious Devon Guild of Craftsmen.

Shanghai-based design graduate exhibits at Devon Guild of Craftsmen

University graduate Sadie Zhang is featuring in an exhibition at the prestigious Devon Guild of Craftsmen.

Dr Shouqing Luo

Fellowship to further international research links in Huntington’s disease

Dr Shouqing Luo will be working alongside overseas lead Professor Boun Lu from Fudan University in Shanghai after receiving the Newton Advanced Fellowship from the Royal Society.

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How could a KTP with a university help my business?

Rich Adams looks at the benefits to businesses of undertaking Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Marine Station

University hosts international event giving teachers insight into marine science

EarthEcho International is inviting secondary school teachers from across the UK to join Philippe Cousteau Jr for an EarthEcho Expedition to the University of Plymouth

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University spinout awarded £550,000 to speed development of harvesting robots

University of Plymouth spinout company Fieldwork Robotics has received a grant from the Innovate UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to create a multi-armed mobile robot prototype

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Research aims to enhance negotiating capacity in the wake of Brexit

Through a year-long project at the University of Plymouth, coinciding with the UK’s scheduled exit from the European Union, researchers hope to understand how organisations are currently preparing for Brexit and their major questions and concerns