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Top 10 ranking for ‘outstanding’ and ‘influential’ dental academic
Professor Liz Kay MBE, Foundation Dean of Peninsula Dental School at the University of Plymouth, has been named the sixth most influential person in the dental profession by magazine, Dentistry.
New agreement continues partnership between University and Santander
A relationship that benefits students, business and the regional economy has entered a new phase with the signing of an extended partnership between the University and Santander.
Coastal scientist co-authors new book for Geography A-level students
Top Spec Geography: Coasts is written by Professor of Coastal Geomorphology Gerd Masselink, Director of the University of Plymouth’s Coastal Processes Research Group, and geography teacher Debbie Milton
Scientists reveal the secrets behind Pluto’s dunes
Scientists at the University of Plymouth, University of Cologne and Brigham Young University.have discovered dunes on Pluto, and say they are likely to have been formed of methane ice grains released into its rarefied atmosphere
Marine litter expert supports efforts to eliminate plastic pollution from the Galapagos Islands
Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, joined an international research expedition to the Galapagos Islands in an attempt to reduce the impact of marine litter on the region’s wildlife.
Plymouth rises in the Guardian University League Table
The University of Plymouth climbs 12 places to 66th in the 2019 Guardian University League table
Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items
A study at the University of Plymouth shows chemicals such as bromine, antimony and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because manufacturers are using recycled electrical equipment as a source of black plastic
Trio of Cornish businesses launch KTPs with the University
Three new Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been launched involving Plymouth academics and businesses in Cornwall
National prenatal screening contract renewed with University
Public Health England (PHE) has renewed its contract with the University of Plymouth to provide the Down’s syndrome screening Quality Assurance Support Service (DQASS) for its Down’s, Edwards’ and Patau’s syndromes antenatal screening programme in England
What makes a community dementia friendly?
The University of Plymouth is furthering its world-leading work in dementia support after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Macau in China.
Students put learning into practice to lead publication of Mayflower anthology
A new book launched this week is showcasing the creative talents of local children and university students, and building excitement towards the Mayflower 400 commemorations.
Research to investigate domestic abuse in older people
Zoe Cooper, safeguarding lead nurse at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, will undertake the work after winning the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Systematic Review Training Prize from the Clinical School at RCHT.