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University and three schools achieve Athena SWAN awards

The University and three of its schools have attained Athena SWAN bronze awards in recognition of a commitment to improve gender equality.

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Bullying and harassment in the NHS could be costing billions

Bullying and harassment in the NHS in England could be costing the organisation over £2 billion per year, according to new research published in Public Money & Management.

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Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats

Research by scientists at Swansea University and the University of Plymouth has shown greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats

The BIOBLOCKs on the beach in front of the University's Marine Station

BIOBLOCKs show how coastal designs could benefit marine life

The University of Plymouth is working with the National Marine Aquarium, ARC Marine and Plymouth City Council to raise awareness of the potential benefits of artificial reefs in the marine environment

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Events to explore looting of military shipwrecks and how to protect them

Two exhibitions and a public ‘witness seminar’ are to explore the threats facing the wrecks of military vessels as a result of illegal salvage and looting.

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Hundreds inspired at University Health Showcase

From nursing to neuroscience and dentistry to dietetics, 500 school students learned about health and medicine career opportunities at the University of Plymouth’s Health Showcase.

Debbie Godfrey Invictus Games

Nursing student to compete in Invictus Games

Royal Navy veteran and nursing student Debbie Godfrey will be competing for Team UK at the Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia

ESRC Festival of Social Science

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.

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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

Kaspersky Lab Cyber Security Day

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

Layers of Visibility

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.

Emergency medical service. Paramedic is pulling stretcher with patient to the ambulance car.

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.