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Scientists and policy makers to discuss global challenges at Sustainable Earth 2017

Leading figures addressing the many and varied challenges faced by developing countries will be attending Sustainable Earth 2017, a major conference at the University of Plymouth
16 June 2017
Coastal visitors urged to look for evidence of honeycomb worms

Seaside visitors are being urged to look out for evidence of a tiny marine creature this summer as part of a European research project led by Ifremer (the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) involving the University of Plymouth
16 June 2017
Neural stem cell placement for student

Plymouth University news: An internationally-respected University of Plymouth research team which is investigating neural stem cells has provided a research opportunity for a biochemistry graduate from the University of Bristol
16 June 2017
Plymouth and New York exchange ideas on inter-professional learning in dentistry

Plymouth University news: The future of dentistry relies on a new generation of dental health professionals who understand how to interact with other professionals in their work - the topic of a recent visit to New York by dental educators from Plymouth
15 June 2017
Music sessions can help millions who struggle to speak to lead a richer life, study suggests

Music could be used to transform the lives of millions of people with learning difficulties, dementia, strokes, brain damage and autism and their families, according to a research project from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Music Zone
15 June 2017
Students win city-wide awards for volunteering work

University of Plymouth students Abby William and Claire Moss have won their respective categories at the Plymouth Inspiring Volunteer Awards.
14 June 2017
Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures

Plymouth University news: New research shows that dental patients have a better experience and memories of treatment, if they take a virtual tour of a beach while in the dentist's chair
14 June 2017
National figurehead praises continued revalidation success at Plymouth

Nursing and Midwifery Council Chief Executive, Jackie Smith, has endorsed the University of Plymouth’s work at marking the first anniversary of revalidation – the process by which nurses and midwives demonstrate their competencies.
14 June 2017
Prize for university entrepreneur connecting students with local businesses

Student entrepreneur Jerome Kennard has won the latest Soup event, brought to the South West by GAIN at the University of Plymouth, with his venture ERLY, which helps students find work experience with local businesses
14 June 2017
University receives funding as part of multi-million pound nuclear project

The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding as part of TRANSAT (TRANSversal Actions for Tritium), a £5million project funded as part of the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme and examining the environmental impacts of tritium
13 June 2017
Conference explores the influence and impact of Russian military and maritime strategies

The global impact of Russia’s political and military strategies will be debated by senior officers and academics at a conference organised by the University of Plymouth's Dartmouth Centre for Seapower and Strategy and the Royal Navy’s Fleet Battle Staff
12 June 2017
University signs up to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The University of Plymouth has signed a voluntary commitment to use its world-leading research and teaching to support the implementation of one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
9 June 2017