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Annual festival to engage public in fascinating world of social science research
Members of the public are invited to a week of events showcasing the impact of social science research at the University of Plymouth.
University supports global initiative to tackle marine plastics
The University of Plymouth is supporting an international marine plastic initiative, led by the Association of Commonwealth Universities with funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Students learn about cyber security from Kaspersky Lab’s industry experts
Students from the University of Plymouth have been given the chance to learn about the latest global developments in cyber security from lecturers and leading industry experts at Kaspersky Lab
Exhibition explores beneath the surface of culture in Cyprus
Layers of Visibility, which will be on show in the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation (NiMAC), features the works of artists based within the University of Plymouth’s School of Art, Design and Architecture.
How do senior paramedics decide when to stop resuscitation? Research project to help inform guidelines
Paramedic Ali Coppola is undertaking a masters in Clinical Research (MClinRes) to explore pulseless electrical activity (PEA) out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) – as currently there is a limited evidence-base and guidelines in the area.
What do enquiries to the University tell us about South West businesses?
Enterprise Solutions connects hundreds of South West businesses with the University’s facilities and expertise. What do those enquiries tell us about the priorities of businesses in the region? Rich Adams, Corporate Project Manager, shares his insights.
Brain tumour diagnosis has 'double' financial impact, report shows
The report by University partner charity Brain Tumour Research shows an average financial loss of £14,783 per household per year – more than double the £6,840 for all cancers.
Marine scientists contribute to UK climate change report
Marine scientists at the University of Plymouth have contributed to a Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership project designed to highlight how some of the UK’s most important marine habitats and species are being affected by climate change
Sea snail shells dissolve in increasingly acidified oceans, study shows
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, and the University of Plymouth, UK, assessed the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels on the large predatory “triton shell” gastropod (Charonia lampas)
University looks to build industry connections at autonomous maritime facility
The University of Plymouth is looking to expand its links with global defence and security company Thales after it opened a new Maritime Autonomy Centre in the city
Physio degree inspires future of dance fitness programme
Physiotherapy graduate Ros Glendinning is using her degree research to tailor choreography in her interactive dance fitness programme, CheeziFit
Helping special needs children through professional internship
Occupational therapy students Jade Hearson and Gemma Curtis have completed a studentship with a company that makes specialist equipment for children with special needs.