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Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have produced the first detailed estimates of how much sediment is transported onto the shores of coral reef islands, and how that might enable them to withstand the future threats posed by climate change
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University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out by the University of Plymouth and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).
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Student-led event to educate and empower GPs of the future
University of Plymouth news. Student-led event to educate and empower GPs of the future. Fourth-year medical student Aarthikeshavan Sriram ran the GP conference for students across the South West.
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National award for chemistry teaching innovation
Dr Roy Lowry is one of six winners of the Teaching Innovation Awards given by LearnSci. Dr Lowry won for his approach to assessment using Smart Worksheets both formatively (while the students are learning) and summatively (testing their knowledge).
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Fine art graduate wins national award
University of Plymouth news: Fine Art graduate Zahra Khanum, who graduated in 2023, won the CVAN Platform Graduate Award in recognition of her work exploring British and South Asian identities.
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University showcases ideas and expertise at South West Innovation Expo
University of Plymouth news: The University will be demonstrating its ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence at the South West Innovation Expo on Tuesday 5 March
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National award shortlistings recognise nursing excellence
University of Plymouth news: The University is in the running for four prizes at the Student Nursing Times Awards’
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“I’m growing a new generation of nurses”
University of Plymouth news: A care home manager from Cornwall has credited degree apprenticeships with helping him to develop his own workforce of health care experts.
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Project aims to enhance the potential to forecast landslides
University of Plymouth news: The EXCESS project aims to begin addressing the issue of variations in landsliding through time, and will go some way to providing the type of information that could ultimately save thousands of lives
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Marine scientists join forces on Ocean Warrior’s Resolute Expeditions
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with Ocean Warrior and other marine science organisations across Plymouth on a ground-breaking initiative to demonstrate the importance and feasibility of net zero marine science
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Collaboration awarded funding to develop marine digital twin of Dover Harbour
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with the Port of Dover and the University of Manchester on a new initiative seeking to develop a digital twin of Britain’s busiest port.
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.