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From left to right: Professor Robert Sneyd, Dean, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry; Charlie Greensmith, Year 3 dental student; Professor Judith Petts CBE, Vice-Chancellor, University of Plymouth; Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer (England); Olivia Barnard (Year 3 dental student); Ben Bradshaw MP, and: Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry.

Chief Dental Officer opens new University of Plymouth Dental Education Facility in Exeter

Plymouth University news: Patients, community groups, dignitaries, students and staff joined Sara Hurley, Chief Dental Officer (England) for the official opening of Plymouth University's Exeter Dental Education Faciiity

Lyn Fearn with Mael, Amy and Eifion

Film supports young children of parents with Parkinson’s disease

Plymouth University news: As more people have children later in life, so more younger children are affected by a parent with Parkinson's disease. A new film will address the issues for teachers and professionals who interact with children

The Atlantic storms of 2013-2014 were some of the largest on record, and we were there measuring their effect on the British coastline. Our LIDAR tower can be seen on the seawall in this image capturing the impact of this huge wave.

Beaches devastated by extreme storms showing little signs of recovery, study shows

Plymouth University news: Beaches left decimated by the severe winter of 2013/14 have still not recovered almost three years later, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth

Nicola Wheeler

Successful new care Tool has patients and staff at its heart

University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth graduate has co-devised a new care planning document, known as the Tool, to help care staff better understand a patient’s needs and empower them in a continuing care setting.

Image Credit: Anthony Rowe / Squidsoup. www.Squidsoup.org

New Head of School helps create illuminating display for Christmas at Kew

University of Plymouth news: Professor Chris Bennewith, the new Head of the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Plymouth, is part of the Squidsoup collective helping to light up Kew Gardens this Christmas.

Rich Adams, University of Plymouth Corporate Projects Manager, with Helen Newcombe, founder of start-up business Davy J

Business prize for Devon entrepreneur who creates swimwear from marine waste

Plymouth University news: Helen Newcombe, founder of start-up business Davy J, has won the latest Soup event brought to Plymouth by GAIN at the University of Plymouth

Dr Lucy Obolensky and Sir David Attenborough above The Alps in BBC Planet Earth II

Sky’s the limit for Planet Earth II doctor Lucy

University of Plymouth news: Sir David Attenborough has been in safe hands for the filming of BBC Planet Earth II, thanks to Dr Lucy Obolensky who is programme lead for the masters in global and remote healthcare at the University of Plymouth.

Centre for Health and Social Care Innovation (CHeSCI) - Case study

Academic appointed as Non-Executive Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Plymouth University news: Sheena Asthana, Professor of Health Policy at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed a non-executive director of NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)

Dr Natasha Stephen

National project raises profile of female geologists past and present

Plymouth University news: Two academics with links to the University of Plymouth have been invited to participate in a pioneering project which aims to bring two centuries of archaeology, geology and palaeontology to life

Illuminate 2016

Help light up Plymouth for Thanksgiving this November

Plymouth University news: Residents and businesses are being asked to help with efforts to make this year's Illuminate and Thanksgiving celebrations the biggest and best yet

Syrian crafts. Haya Al-Dajani research project

Study examines challenges facing refugee artisans displaced by civil war in Syria

Plymouth University news: The impact of forced displacement on Syria’s traditional crafts and cultural heritage is to be analysed in new research undertaken by the University of Plymouth

Coastal research at Porthleven

Experts secure £5 million grant to protect and enhance the South West's 'natural capital'

Plymouth University news: The University partners with Exeter and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory on a new NERC project focused upon the natural capital of the South West