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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.
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Keeping children's smiles bright this Christmas
Plymouth University news: Christmas is a time of food and drink temptation for children, but these helpful tips will help protect your children's teeth without the need to ban from from the sweet tin altogether
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New poetry turns science of water into words
Plymouth University news: A book of poems inspired by the world’s seas and oceans - and produced following discussions with leading marine scientists - has been launched at Plymouth University
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Around the world with University of Plymouth graduation
University of Plymouth news: A round-up of the eight international events, including a number of graduation ceremonies, held by the University of Plymouth in November 2015.
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Engineers planning for 2016 success after initial world record attempt
Plymouth University news: A team of students, academics and technicians from Plymouth University are planning a renewed attempt on a land speed record in September 2016
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Composer rewarded for outstanding contribution to digital innovation
Plymouth University news: A composer and filmmaker whose collaborators include Barclays Bank, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the founder of Heaven 17 has received a prestigious award
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Research priorities revealed by marine renewable energy experts
Plymouth University news: The PRIMaRE consortium, a collection of experts in the field of marine renewable energy at five universities and a number of other key research and development organisations, has published its list of priorities.
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Survival of the Fittest raises £2800 for research into brain tumours
Plymouth University news: A team from the Devon Football Association has raised £2800 for research into brain tumours at Plymouth University by taking part in the gruelling Men's Health Survival of the Fittest assault course
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Innovative instrument set to create a buzz
Plymouth University news: Dr Mike Blow, a lecturer in interactive media, has constructed a unique synthesised instrument called the Hornet, and he hopes it will give more people the chance to make their own music.
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Lower numeracy could leave older individuals at greater risk of financial exploitation
Plymouth University news: Older people with lower levels of numeracy are more prone to financial exploitation because they are less likely to engage with numeric information and are more susceptible to certain biases in their decision making