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Food for thought as University embraces Dietitians Week

Plymouth University news: Good food, healthy eating and wellbeing at work are all themes being supported by the University as part of National Dietitians Week.
6 June 2016
New review investigates the health benefit of contact with the natural environment

Plymouth University news: While a new review led by an academic from Plymouth University finds no effect on health and well-being, it did find limited evidence for the health benefit of contact with nature.
2 June 2016
Plymouth scientists get first look at new research facility

Plymouth University news: Scientists from medicine, dentistry and biomedicine at Plymouth University took their first tour of the new £17 million Derriford Research Facility as it is being built
1 June 2016
STORMLAMP project to shine light on the impact of waves on lighthouses

University of Plymouth news: A joint research project funded by a £1 million Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grant will look at the impact that the sea has upon some of the most exposed rock-based lighthouses.
31 May 2016
Plymouth team launches underwater filming device

Plymouth University news: A University marine expert has teamed up with a photography graduate and local entrepreneur to create a new underwater camera.
27 May 2016
Scholarship winners celebrated at ceremony

Plymouth University news: The University has presented its scholarships and awards to dozens of students looking to make a difference.
25 May 2016
University of Plymouth and Dartmoor Zoological Park open new student science centre

University of Plymouth news: Students at have been provided with a learning centre that will enable them to study animals at close quarters thanks to a collaboration with Dartmoor Zoological Park - the Dartmoor Institute of Animal Science Pod
25 May 2016
Outdated systems placing maritime vessels at risk of cyber-attack, study suggests

University of Plymouth news: Maritime vessels are under significant threat of cyber-attack because many are carrying outdated software and were not designed with cybersecurity in mind, new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests
24 May 2016
Bond and the influence of spy dramas to be explored at University conference

Plymouth University news: The enduring appeal of the James Bond franchise and the rise to prominence of other spy thrillers will be explored during a conference at Plymouth University
23 May 2016
Students help over-60s stay fighting fit

Plymouth University news: Physiotherapy students are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.
20 May 2016
Workplace mediation can aid conflict management and boost employee relations

Plymouth University news: Workplace mediation can provide an efficient and effective route to conflict management and could be used more widely as a means of enhancing employment relations, according to new research
20 May 2016
National Dementia Awareness Week marked by Plymouth project linking UK and China

Plymouth University news: Experts in dementia from across Plymouth and including Plymouth University are part of a project designed to help improve the care of those with dementia in China
19 May 2016