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Conference addresses HR challenges facing business in South West
More than 100 delegates attended a conference organised by the HR and Leadership group at Plymouth Business School and the iSPER People Organisations and Work research group in conjunction with Devon and Cornwall branch of the CIPD.
Academic’s book explores the impact of Windsor dynasty’s century in power
Dr Judith Rowbotham, Visiting Specialist at the University of Plymouth, has co-edited a book examining the challenges and changes which have faced the Windsor dynasty as it marks its centenary in 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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