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Award for research into Parkinson’s link with mental health

Chris Lovegrove, a postgraduate student at the University of Plymouth and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, has been awarded a prestigious grant for his work into Parkinson’s patients’ experiences of anxiety.
15 August 2017
Consistent backswing crucial in helping sportspeople produce optimum results

Research by the University of Plymouth and the Technical University of Munich has shown that golfers and tennis players who perfect a consistent backswing when learning the sport can achieve results quicker than those who don’t
10 August 2017
Artificial coastal defences could be used to enhance marine biodiversity

Coastal defences, harbours and ports have the potential to enhance biodiversity within the marine environment through the use of cement substitutes. But the materials used need to be selected carefully, a study by the University of Plymouth suggests
10 August 2017
Study shows seaweed succumbs to viruses

A new study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association, published in the ISME Journal, is the first to describe viruses in kelps, which are important both ecologically and commercially
8 August 2017
Identifying cancer links more quickly – genetic education programme makes award shortlist

Gen-Equip, a University of Plymouth-led project helping primary care professionals spot signs of genetic conditions such as cancer and heart disease, has been nominated for the European Health Award.
8 August 2017
University spinout company addresses new vaccines

Plymouth University news: The Vaccine Group is a new spin-out company headed by Dr Michael Jarvis, which will develop new vaccines using innovative and ground breaking methods
8 August 2017
The escalating cost of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis

Plymouth University news: As a member of The Lancet Commission on Liver Disease and contributor to a new report from the Foundation for Liver Research, Professor Matthew Cramp discusses the issues
4 August 2017
Governments could do more to support people’s transport needs

European governments could be doing more to develop transport policies that ensure those over the age of 65 remain active and mobile, according to a new study led by the University of Plymouth with the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences
4 August 2017
Funding for first system to monitor the hidden dangers of ships’ ballast

Plymouth University news: Innovate UK has provided funding for the development of the first system to monitor ships' ballast water for dangers including antibiotic resistance
3 August 2017
Million pound electron microscope to focus upon new university-industry collaboration

Plymouth University news: The University has been awarded funding of £1.7m for a new project that will enable industry in the South West to use its electron microscopes for research and product development in partnership with University academics.
2 August 2017
Student prepares to set sail on round Britain voyage raising awareness of plastics in our oceans

A University of Plymouth student is making the final preparations before taking part in eXXpedition, an environmental voyage around the coast of Great Britain
31 July 2017
Helping nurses stay green – launch of new UK platform

The Green Nurse Network, a new UK network led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, has launched today – thanks to input from academics at the University of Plymouth.
27 July 2017