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Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond

Plymouth University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at Plymouth University has completed its first year of operation
14 October 2016
Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival explores reinvention of the human voice

Plymouth University news: The 12th edition of the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival – taking place at Plymouth University from 24-26 February 2017 – will explore the reinvention of the human voice
14 October 2016
Students launch new research journal

Plymouth University news: Medical and dental students from Plymouth University have played a vital role in launching a new research journal with fellow students from Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter
14 October 2016
South West hosts first European medical assessment conference

Plymouth University news: The first European medical assessment conference will take place in the South West and is co-organised between medical schools at Plymouth University and the University of Exeter
13 October 2016
Plymouth University academic appointed as Alzheimer’s Society ambassador

Plymouth University news: In recognition of his impressive contribution to policy on dementia, the Alzheimer's Society has appointed Ian Sherriff from Plymouth University as an ambassador
12 October 2016
Project encourages pupils to realise benefits of outdoor learning

Plymouth University news: Children across Devon are discovering the many and varied benefits of outdoor learning thanks to a partnership project being developed in the county
12 October 2016
Entries open for 2017 Peninsula Arts Film Commission

Plymouth University news: Filmmakers are being asked to step back into the past for the 2017 Peninsula Arts Film Commission, entries for which are now open
11 October 2016
Fruit fly neurons hold the key to the molecular causes of mental diseases

Plymouth University news: A research team led by Plymouth University has for the first time used fruit fly neurons to gain a better understanding of the molecular causes of mental diseases
11 October 2016
Study shows that people switch their morality in the heat of the moment

University of Plymouth news: Virtual reality technology could show how a person would really behave in a morally difficult situation – despite what he or she might claim on paper, according to new research.
11 October 2016
Report shows neglected cancer is killing the young

Plymouth University news: Charity Brain Tumour Research, which supports research at Plymouth University, has published a report showing the latest trends and developments in research into brain tumours
11 October 2016
From piracy to gender stereotyping: university invites people to engage with social science

Plymouth University news: Piracy and policing, gastronomy and gender stereotyping will be among the topics up for discussion during a week-long festival coordinated by the University of Plymouth this November
10 October 2016
Lack of bacterial absorption means common pharmaceuticals retain potential to cause damage in aquatic environments

Plymouth University news: More sophisticated methods may be required to assess the accumulation and impact of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, scientists say following a research project led by the University of Plymouth
10 October 2016