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25 October 2016

Adolescents do not ‘get the gist’ when it comes to making risky decisions online

Plymouth University news: Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by academics in the School of Psychology

24 October 2016

Plymouth lung expert plays role in Ugandan lung institute

Plymouth University news: The Makerere Lung Institute in Uganda is at the forefront of innovations in care and research related to lung disease, and Dr Rupert Jones from Plymouth University is playing a vital role

Peninsula Arts Director of Music Simon Ible

20 October 2016

Peninsula Arts Sinfonietta prepares for inaugural concert in Plymouth

Plymouth University news: A new ensemble bringing together a selection of the South West’s most talented musicians, the Peninsula Arts Sinfonietta, will be giving its first concert in Plymouth on Saturday 12 November

20 October 2016

University announces the appointment of new Deputy Vice-Chancellors

University of Plymouth news: The University appoints Professor Julian Chaudhuri as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, and Professor Jerry Roberts as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise.

A screen grab from the Ebola health training module

20 October 2016

International award for medical educator

University of Plymouth news: An international medical education award has recognised the important work a virtual reality training tool has played in helping to control the spread of Ebola in West Africa.

19 October 2016

Arch-filled insoles for diabetic patients could be adversely affecting balance

Plymouth University news: Insoles with arch fills designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers could be having an adverse impact on postural stability, according to new research

Dr Sylwia Ammoun, an scientist specialising in tumours of the nervous system

18 October 2016

Promotion for neuro tumour scientist

Plymouth University news: Dr Sylwia Ammoun's work into finding drug therapies for tumours of the nervous system, has been recognised with her promotion to Senior Research Fellow

Members of the University’s Coastal Processes Research Group conducting a full embayment survey at Perranporth, Cornwall. (Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth)

14 October 2016

Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond

Plymouth University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at Plymouth University has completed its first year of operation