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Cathy was presented with her award by Professor Corrado Paganelli, ADEE president, at a presentation at the ADEE Annual Conference in Barcelona

International award for Plymouth University dental educator

Plymouth University news: The Association for Dental Education in Europe has presented Dr Cathy Coelho, Year 4 Lead at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, with its Early Educator in Dental Education Award

The successful Project Nevada team with Sarah Piercy and their handcycle - nicknamed Reynolds - on the tarmac in Battle Mountain. Picture: Lloyd Russell/University of Plymouth

World record success

Wheelchair champion Sarah Piercy and University of Plymouth join forces to set new handcycle speed record in Nevada

NIHR BRiMS

Funding to help test new MS intervention

Plymouth University news: A research team led by Dr Jenny Freeman has received more than £350,000 funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to trial a new intervention designed to help people with severe MS.

Dr Xinzhong Li

Breath test may lead to earlier diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease

Plymouth University news: Dementia research charity BRACE has funded research at Plymouth University which will investigate the effectiveness of a breath test as a means to diagnose Alzheimer's disease

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The University of Plymouth appoints its next Chair of the Board of Governors and Pro-Chancellor

Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has appointed leading business expert Colin Drummond, OBE, DL, as its next Chair of the Board of Governors and Pro-Chancellor.

Green Ark

Tasty medical student project for Devonport parents and children

Plymouth University news: Working with the Green Ark Children's Centre in Devonport, medical students from Plymouth University have helped families with young children towards a healthier diet

Entrepreneur pitching his idea at SOUP event, February 2016

Soup event hopes to serve up success for digital entrepreneurs

Plymouth University news: Digital entrepreneurs wanting to take their ideas to the next level are being sought for the next Soup event organised by GAIN at Plymouth University

Craig Newman HSJ Rising Star

Health Service Journal ‘Rising Star’ shortlist for health app designer

Plymouth University news: Health app developer and clinical psychologist Dr Craig Newman has been shortlisted for the HSJ's 'Rising Star' Award

History with Politics

UK media outlets commission academics to create common standard for reporting on 2020 general election

Plymouth University news: A consortium comprising BBC News, ITV News, Sky News and the Press Association has commissioned Professors Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher to create a new benchmark for reporting on election results

Douglas GordonSelf Portrait of You + Me (David Bowie), 2007. Burnt photographic print, smoke and mirror. © Studio lost but found / DACS 2016

Peninsula Arts Gallery shows work by Turner Prize winning artist Douglas Gordon

Plymouth University news: Three-time world footballer of the year Zinedine Zidane, acclaimed director Sir Alfred Hitchcock and music icon David Bowie will be among those making an appearance in an exhibition at Plymouth University starting on September 24

Professor Liz Kay with fellow contributors Dr Malcolm Bruce and Professor Kamran Ali

Dental education boost from new Plymouth dental expert-edited book

Plymouth University news: Professor Liz Kay has edited a new, comprehensive text book for dental education - with contributions from six of her colleagues

Professor Iain Stewart MBE, Professor of Geoscience Communication and Director of the University's Sustainable Earth Institute

Plymouth University expertise in evidence at UNESCO conference

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s expertise in the earth sciences will be in evidence as students and academics play a leading role at the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks