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Combating lung disease worldwide – event to showcase University’s leading work in rehab and education
Free event open to the public on Thursday 4 April will show how the University is helping to tackle lung conditions in Africa and beyond
How degree apprenticeships are quietly reshaping the education landscape
Jacqueline Franklin explains that all the signs point towards degree apprenticeships representing a significant new growth area for the education sector
Yes, the NHS does need more nurses
Supported by the European Social Fund, the University of Plymouth offers Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse apprenticeships to help fill the shortage
Work-based degrees will unlock vital talent for the digital technology industry
Dr Ismini Vasileiou explains how degree apprenticeships could help the cyber security sector, which is currently facing large skills gaps
Apprenticeships for the over-50s: Why older talent will revolutionise the South West
Mark stone explains that the term ‘apprenticeship’ need not just apply to ‘young school leaver’, with many opportunities for older people to increase their managerial skills
Student first to deliver baby at Liskeard Community Hospital
Sharon Free was on placement and had to think quickly - as the community hospital, mainly for rehabilitation and minor injuries, has no delivery suite
University technicians in the running for Papin Prizes
Staff from across the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Science and Engineering have been shortlisted for the biennial Papin Prizes
Finding 'Doggerland'
An interview with Dr Ben Smith, discussing his forthcoming debut novel 'Doggerland'
University takes part in 'Sea Bin' trial to monitor plastic waste
The University of Plymouth is taking part in the trial of a ‘Sea Bin’ as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to tackling plastic pollution
Graduate wins Red Dot Award for world’s first closed urine testing system
Clinical Design, founded by BA (Hons) 3D Design graduate Oliver Blackwell, received a distinction for high design quality in the Red Dot Awards for its Urine Testing System™
Plymouth student wins national surgical skills competition
James Russell beat peers from medical schools across the UK to win the National Surgical Skills Competition, run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) with sponsors Medtronic
Plymouth student wins national award for commitment to patients
Kelly Whitehorn won the Patient Experience Transformer of Tomorrow category at the Patient Experience Network National Awards (PENNAs)