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Study examines causes of earthquakes originating deep below earth’s surface
The mechanisms which cause earthquake cycles to begin up to 40km below the earth’s surface are to be explored in a new research project led by the University of Plymouth and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council
Funders need to take more responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund
Plymouth University news: Funders are not taking responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund, and governments are not holding them to account, according to a letter published by an international team of researchers published in The Lancet
University awarded HEFCE funding to enhance STEM opportunities
The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding by the Higher Education Funding Council in England (HEFCE) to address barriers to student success
PhD student receives award recognising international contribution of French expats
University of Plymouth PhD student Pierre-Emmanuel Largron has received one of seven Trophées des Français de l’etranger 2017, which celebrate the achievements of French expatriates and francophones around the world
National award win for Plymouth Parkinson’s Service
Plymouth University news: With input from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, the Plymouth Neurology Parkinson's Service has won a new award from the Parkinson's Excellence Network
Leading the way in diabetic foot care
Podiatrist Dr Joanne Paton has revolutionised an online resource to help health professionals carry out diabetic foot assessments.
New agreement with International University in Geneva
The University of Plymouth has signed a new partnership to offer undergraduate courses at one of Switzerland’s leading business schools, the International University in Geneva
Experts contribute to showcase of meteorites under the microscope
Planetary scientists from NASA, leading international museums, and even the Pope’s astronomer, are among the contributors to an out of this world exhibition being held at the University of Plymouth.
Plymouth dementia scientist bound for Vienna conference
Plymouth University news: The 13th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Vienna will see Dr Oleg Anichtchik from the University of Plymouth present his work
University plays host to sculpture that is Heaven Sent
A striking sculpture designed to be a symbol of hope in troubled times will be on show at the University of Plymouth from March 4-9.
Minute’s silence marks the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Plymouth University news: Scientists and staff from Europe's leading research centre into low grade brain tumours at the University of Plymouth mark a minute's silence for the start of Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Epilepsy app team shortlisted for top medical award
Plymouth University news: An app developed to help those with epilepsy self-monitor their condition has been shortlisted for a prestigious national medical award