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Paul Vivian: Crouching Billionaire GhostSafety blanket, wood, metal, tape, cut paper, heigh apprximately 100cm, 2014.

Artists invited to consider visions of the present and future for 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

Plymouth University news: The world’s turbulent social and political landscape is among the potential themes artists are being invited to consider for the 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

Hep C research

Medical Research Council funds development of new strategies to treat and prevent Hepatitis C virus infection

Plymouth University news: Together with colleagues from the University of Oxford, Plymouth scientists are investigating new strategies for the treatment and prevention of Hepatitis C virus infection, thanks to funding from the Medical Research Council

Dementia and farming

Rural dementia – we need to talk

Plymouth University news; Plymouth University has carried out the first research into dementia in farming and the countryside, and this pilot study has highlighted areas of concern and suggested recommendations

Nursing and Midwifery

University to open new school of nursing in Exeter

University of Plymouth news: The University is opening a new school of nursing in Exeter, and plans to welcome its first cohort of students in September 2017.

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Theoretical Physics. Image courtesy of Shutterstock

Physicists awarded funding to enhance our understanding of the universe

Plymouth University news: Theoretical physicists from the University of Plymouth have been awarded a Consolidated Grant from the Science and Technology Facilities Council to enhance our understanding of the world and the universe that surrounds us

Ocean acidification in our seas

Landmark global scale study reveals potential future impact of Ocean Acidification on species’ distribution

Plymouth University news: Ocean Acidification and the extent to which marine species are able to deal with low pH levels in the seas, could have a significant influence on shifting the distribution of marine animals in response to climate warming.

NICE quality standard

Care home residents should be helped to brush their teeth twice a day

Plymouth University news: New NICE draft quality standards on oral health care for residents of care homes includes vital input from Professor Elizabeth Kay MBE from Plymouth University.

China agreement

China collaboration emphasises growing international reputation for Plymouth dental school

Plymouth University news: The signing of a collaboration agreement with the fourth Chinese institution in a year emphasises the growing international reputation Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has for dental research excellence

NIHR podiatry

Podiatry academic awarded sought-after fellowship

University of Plymouth news: Podiatrist Dr Joanne Paton, and the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit have been awarded one of only six national Clinical Trials Fellowships by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

PGCert Clinical Education HEA

Plymouth postgraduate clinical education programme accredited by the Higher Education Academy

Plymouth University news: The Plymouth University Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education, which includes a new module created as the result of student feedback, has been accredited by the Higher Education Academy

Professor Liz Kay, who has been appointed by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust as one of its Associate Non-Executive Directors

Member of the Order of the British Empire for Plymouth dental academic and clinician

Professor Liz Kay, Foundation Dean, Peninsula Dental School at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD), has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her services to dental education.

Gregory Borne

Academic to address International Surfing Symposium in Australia

Plymouth University news: A leading sustainability and surfing researcher has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the 2017 International Surfing Symposium on Australia’s Gold Coast