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Ebola

Could co-infection with other viruses detrimentally affect the survival of those with Ebola virus?

Plymouth University news: Why did some people display the symptoms of Ebola yet not have the virus, and does infection by other viruses affect survival from the disease?

Professor Bing Hu, centre, with colleagues Jemma Walker, Donald Singer, Portia Grayson and Jonathan Davies

Plymouth University role in international stem cell conference

Plymouth University news: Stem cell research experts from Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have played a role in an international stem cell conference in Paris

Associate Professor Siobhan Creanor with her Science Council commendation

Science Council commendation for Plymouth University medical research statistician

Plymouth University news: Associate Professor Siobhan Creanor from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and who is also Director of the Peninsula Clinical Trial Unit, has received a commendation from the Science Council

Spiny lobster

Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'

Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported

DAAT Amanda Denton Pete Allum

Award recognises air ambulance paramedic course

University of Plymouth news: A masters degree for paramedic air crew, run in the School of Health Professions, has been recognised at the Association of Air Ambulances’ Awards of Excellence.

Professor Hilary Neve, Dr Jennie Winter and Dr Cathy Coelho

Plymouth University educators and Higher Education Academy awards

Plymouth University news: Two Plymouth University academic educators are to receive National Teaching Excellence awards, while another leads a team which has been shortlisted for a new award

CAA guidelines. Check in, Airport Departure & Arrival information board sign; image courtesy of Shutterstock, Copyright: alice-photo

Plymouth dementia expert plays role in new CAA guidelines on hidden disabilities

Plymouth University news: New guidelines for airports have been introduced by the CAA to improve services for passengers with hidden disabilities such as dementia

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Consortium awarded £5.5million to increase HE participation from disadvantaged backgrounds

Plymouth University news: A consortium of universities and colleges across the South West – led by the University of Plymouth– has been awarded £5.5million in government funding to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into higher education

Soil erosion

Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa

Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth

The Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Pauline Murphy, her consort Councillor Brian Vincent and Professor Oliver Hanemann, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences.

Lord Mayor of Plymouth visits the University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

University of Plymouth news: The Lord Mayor of Plymouth has declared that "we can make a difference" after visiting the University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence.

Pictured left to right at the Dementia Friendly Awards are Angela Rippon, OBE, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Claire Puckey, Dementia Friendly City Coordinator for Plymouth City Council, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, Darren Stoneman, Senior Community Protection Officer for Plymouth City Council, Ian Sheriff, chairman of the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance, and Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia at the University of Plymouth, Matt Baker from British Gas (who presented the award), and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society).

Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award

Plymouth University news: Plymouth has won the Dementia Friendly (City of the year award) at the Alzheimers Society’s national awards in London.

From left, at the launch of ISPER, are  Professor Nikolaos Tzokas, Charles Dorr, Professor Georgy Shapiro, Professor Simon Payne, Ben Rhodes (Devon and Cornwall Business Council), Professor Sheena Asthana, Professor Jingjing Xu

Institute aims to engage business and policy chiefs with leading research

Plymouth University news: A research institute which will encourage business leaders and policy makers to use world-leading expertise to inform their decision making has been launched by the University of Plymouth