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Lab tour showcases Plymouth Parkinson’s disease research
Plymouth University news: Research into Parkinson's disease at Plymouth University has been under the spotlight, as local people affected by the disease meet the researchers who are battling it
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Paramedic students steam into action
University of Plymouth news: Paramedic students have put their skills to an explosive test by attending to casualties in a simulated train crash.
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Second home owners feel they have positive impact on tourist communities - study
Plymouth University news: Second home owners in North Cornwall believe they have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the region generating opportunities for employment and boosting the economy, a study has suggested.
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Plymouth becomes first university to install new device for visually impaired
University of Plymouth news: Plymouth will be the first university in the world to install a new device helping visually impaired people navigate safely around disabled access toilets.
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Senior fellowship for dental educator
Plymouth University: Kamran Ali is Clinical Lead in Oral Surgery and Module Lead for Applied Dental Knowledge Assessment at Plymouth University - he has been made a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
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Plymouth University awards honorary doctorate to the Secretary-General of the IMO
Plymouth University news: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization – the United Nations agency concerned with maritime safety and security and the prevention of marine pollution from ships – is awarded an honorary doctorate.
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Tooth Defenders to the rescue!
Plymouth University news: A team from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise is working with pupils and staff at Prince Rock Primary School to help pupils look after their teeth
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Pilot study reveals storm response of offshore lighthouses
University of Plymouth news: The unseen responses of remote offshore lighthouse during severe storm conditions have been revealed in a new study by the University of Plymouth.
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Reduction in use welcome but more legislation required to solve waste problem
Plymouth University news: In the wake of Tesco’s announcement that plastic bag use has dropped 78% in its stores since 5p charges were introduced, a leading scientist says more work is needed to address the issue of plastic litter in the environment
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Albion have sights firmly set on success
Plymouth University news: Optometry students from Plymouth University have helped rugby stars from Plymouth Albion to keep their season in focus by conducting free eye examinations.
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Students generate entrepreneurial enthusiasm for social change
Plymouth University news: Aspiring entrepreneurs from Plymouth University have taken part in the 2015 Social Storm Hackathon using technology to create solutions to global social issues
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GAIN hunts down South West’s 20 hottest businesses for exclusive network
Plymouth University news: The Growth Acceleration and Investment Network (GAIN) launches a new network to find the fastest-growing and most innovative businesses in the South West.
