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Successful new care Tool has patients and staff at its heart
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth graduate has co-devised a new care planning document, known as the Tool, to help care staff better understand a patient’s needs and empower them in a continuing care setting.
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New Head of School helps create illuminating display for Christmas at Kew
University of Plymouth news: Professor Chris Bennewith, the new Head of the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Plymouth, is part of the Squidsoup collective helping to light up Kew Gardens this Christmas.
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Business prize for Devon entrepreneur who creates swimwear from marine waste
Plymouth University news: Helen Newcombe, founder of start-up business Davy J, has won the latest Soup event brought to Plymouth by GAIN at the University of Plymouth
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Sky’s the limit for Planet Earth II doctor Lucy
University of Plymouth news: Sir David Attenborough has been in safe hands for the filming of BBC Planet Earth II, thanks to Dr Lucy Obolensky who is programme lead for the masters in global and remote healthcare at the University of Plymouth.
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Academic appointed as Non-Executive Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Plymouth University news: Sheena Asthana, Professor of Health Policy at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed a non-executive director of NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
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National project raises profile of female geologists past and present
Plymouth University news: Two academics with links to the University of Plymouth have been invited to participate in a pioneering project which aims to bring two centuries of archaeology, geology and palaeontology to life
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Help light up Plymouth for Thanksgiving this November
Plymouth University news: Residents and businesses are being asked to help with efforts to make this year's Illuminate and Thanksgiving celebrations the biggest and best yet
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Study examines challenges facing refugee artisans displaced by civil war in Syria
Plymouth University news: The impact of forced displacement on Syria’s traditional crafts and cultural heritage is to be analysed in new research undertaken by the University of Plymouth
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Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'
Plymouth University news: The University partners with Exeter and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West
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Comic Relief extends funding for enterprise project in Kenya
Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth is looking to expand its work supporting farmers and families in rural Kenya after receiving a second grant from Comic Relief, taking the total received to more than £1.2 million over four years
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Appointments and promotions boost dental postgraduate offering
Plymouth University news: Exciting appointments and promotions develop the postgraduate offering at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry
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Epilepsy self-monitoring app joins the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme
Plymouth University news: An award-winning app which helps those with epilepsy to self-monitor their condition, and which has been developed by Plymouth University and partners, is to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme
