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Neuroscientist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours

Plymouth University news: A 100-mile cycling challenge faces Professor David Parkinson, as he takes part in the RideLondon event from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Surrey and then back to The Mall in aid of Brain Tumour Research
19 July 2017
The need to understand what works in social prescribing

Plymouth University news: In a piece published in BMJ Opinion, Dr Kerryn Husk argues for the need to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances when it comes to social prescribing
18 July 2017
2017 Plymouth Contemporary offers differing visions of the world

A selection of works showcasing visions of the past, present and future have gone on show as part of the second Plymouth Contemporary, a partnership between the University of Plymouth, the Plymouth History Centre and KARST.
18 July 2017
University shortlisted for international teaching award

Plymouth University news: Plymouth has been shortlisted for a major new international award in recognition of its teaching and learning culture.
17 July 2017
Students keep audiences up to date at the Port Eliot Festival

Audiences at the Port Eliot Festival this summer will be kept up to date with the latest news and views thanks to a project involving students at the University of Plymouth and publishing company Guillemot Press
14 July 2017
Schools work with University to create installation for the Port Eliot Festival

Pupils from Lipson Co-operative Academy and Liskeard School and Community College have worked with the University of Plymouth to create an eye-catching installation for this year’s Port Eliot Festival
14 July 2017
Come Together – Lennon and McCartney transformed for 60th anniversary performance

The works of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have been reconfigured by Dr Alexis Kirke, a composer at the University of Plymouth, into a new performance that will be showcase to audiences at the Port Eliot Festival this summer
14 July 2017
National neurodegeneration role for Plymouth academic and clinician

Plymouth University news: A clinical neuroscientist and consultant neurologist from Plymouth will play a lead role in the development and future of research into neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease
14 July 2017
New data network for Huntington's disease research

Plymouth University news: The first data network for Huntington's disease research is now available thanks to an international project group including the University of Plymouth, with a blueprint which could be used for data networks in other conditions
13 July 2017
Guidance for metrics to improve patient care

Plymouth University news: A team from Plymouth have led the work to produce the first guidelines for commissioners to develop and individualise patient care, especially for those with long term and multiple conditions, and at end of life
12 July 2017
Plymouth academic first nurse appointed by Chinese Government programme

Jos Latour, Professor in Clinical Nursing at the University of Plymouth has been invited to develop research in China’s largest children’s hospital – making him the first nurse to be appointed through a Chinese Government programme.
11 July 2017
New research offers hope to neuro-tumour patients

Plymouth University news: Plymouth scientists have for the first time identified a key element in the development of Neurofibromatosis 2 tumours and their findings could be applied to other cancers, resulting in potential drug therapies
10 July 2017