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Plymouth leads national review of dental ‘fitness to practise’ process
Academics from the University of Plymouth have led a review to help define ‘seriousness’ in misconduct cases in the UK dental profession.
University spin-out company to develop new antibiotics
New University of Plymouth spinout company Amprologix has been established to help tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance – by developing new antibiotics and bringing them to market. It is led by Professor Mat Upton in collaboration with Frontier IP
Virtuoso to perform "revolutionary" Beethoven piano sonata in Plymouth
Music lovers in Devon are to be treated to a free talk and performance by a leading international concert pianist and expert on Beethoven.
Project gives voice to city’s refugees and addresses impact of increase in ethnic diversity
A pilot project set to launch in Plymouth aims to help refugees use memories of home to build a new life, and address negative attitudes to immigration at the same time.
Concert explores secrets of life with percussionists ensemblebash
A one-off concert showcasing the cutting edge of research, composition and performance is taking place next month, with renowned percussionists ensemblebash.
Innovative design aims to boost quality of life for women post mastectomy
A student designer is doing her best to bring joy to cancer survivors by developing colourful, comfortable prosthetic breasts.
Scientists receive $1.3 million to study new propulsion idea for spacecraft
Dr Mike McCulloch, from the University of Plymouth, has received $1.3million from the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a four-year study into his idea of quantised inertia (QI)
Geologists reveal ancient connection between England and France
Geologists based at the University of Plymouth have a paper out in Nature Communications following an extensive study of mineral properties at exposed rock features across Devon and Cornwall
Former student returns to university for special screening of star-studded film
A student turned award-winning director is returning to Plymouth to host a preview screening of his first major feature film.
Dementia screening app shortlisted for two national awards
ACEmobile, a dementia screening app developed by Dr Craig Newman from the University of Plymouth and Dr Rupert Noad and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, has made the final of two categories at the HSJ Awards.
Emergency health team excels in military challenge
Staff and students from the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences finished second out of 17 teams in annual South West Military Challenge.
Scientists awarded funding to investigate quantum physics using intense lasers
Scientists at the University of Plymouth are embarking on a £450,000 project, funded largely through a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, to investigate fundamental quantum physics using intense lasers