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Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year

Plymouth University news: If all 12-year-olds chewed sugar free gum after food and drink, the NHS would save £8.2 million a year in health costs, according to a study involving researchers from Plymouth University
12 February 2016
Dental student project highlights sugar and diet in children’s oral disease

Plymouth University news: Working with Ford Primary School and Plymouth Argyle Football Club, dental students from Plymouth University are raising awareness of good oral hygiene and the danger of hidden sugars in food and drink
11 February 2016
University works with Plymouth Argyle to support fans living with dementia

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is working alongside Plymouth Argyle Football Club to launch a range of initiatives to support fans living with the many forms of dementia
10 February 2016
Twitter should form part of nursing curriculum, says new study

Plymouth University news: All universities running nursing degrees should consider adopting the use of Twitter in their curriculum, according to a new study by Professor Ray Jones.
10 February 2016
Guidelines part of debate in parliament to improve children’s oral care

Plymouth University news: In 2014 Professor Elizabeth Kay contributed to NICE guidelines on children's oral health, guidelines which have been part of a debate in parliament on how to improve children's teeth
9 February 2016
Honey company wins first GAIN SOUP event

Plymouth University news: Honey company is the winner at GAIN’s first ever SOUP event to support South West businesses
9 February 2016
Epilepsy self-monitoring app EpSMon now available free in the UK

Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University in association with the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action is now available to download for free in the UK
9 February 2016
Workplace bullying expert to give keynote address at global conference

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic will be one of the keynote speakers at a conference in Auckland, New Zealand, examining bullying and harassment at work
8 February 2016
Aspiring artists given chance to shine with Plymouth Young Contemporary Open 2016

Plymouth University news: Budding artists from across the Plymouth area are being challenged to get creative as part of a new bi-annual competition being staged by Peninsula Arts and Effervescent in partnership with cultural organisations across the city
8 February 2016
Public discussion examines the future transformation of South West rail service

University of Plymouth news: A £7.5 billion investment designed to transform rail travel in the South West will be the subject of a public discussion hosted by the Sustainable Earth Institute at University of Plymouth
5 February 2016
Film commission acquired by the Arts Council Collection

Plymouth University news: A film by award-winning director John Akomfrah exploring the darker histories of the River Tamar has been acquired by the national Arts Council Collection to mark its 70th anniversary
5 February 2016
Industry leaders and students unite at conference

University of Plymouth news: Prominent figures from the world of hospitality rubbed shoulders with the next generation of industry leaders at the second University of Plymouth Hotel School Patrons Conference.
3 February 2016