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Report shows neglected cancer is killing the young

Plymouth University news: Charity Brain Tumour Research, which supports research at Plymouth University, has published a report showing the latest trends and developments in research into brain tumours

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From piracy to gender stereotyping: university invites people to engage with social science

Plymouth University news: Piracy and policing, gastronomy and gender stereotyping will be among the topics up for discussion during a week-long festival coordinated by the University of Plymouth this November

The Tamar (1962) and Royal Albert (1859) bridges over the River Tamar are well known examples of local civil engineering, visited during the course.

Lack of bacterial absorption means common pharmaceuticals retain potential to cause damage in aquatic environments

Plymouth University news: More sophisticated methods may be required to assess the accumulation and impact of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, scientists say following a research project led by the University of Plymouth

Looking for Alice

Photographers named among UK’s best emerging talent

Plymouth University news: Two postgraduate photography students from the University of Plymouth have been named among the best in the UK by eminent curators from national arts institutions

Dental therapy and hygiene

Innovative course with the clinical team at its heart

Plymouth University news: Our dental therapy and hygiene course was recently featured in Dental Therapy Update, and the article appears here

Bumble bee (bombus terrestris) sitting on a purple flower

Scientists show cities can serve as a refuge for insect pollinators

Plymouth University news: An international team of scientists have co-authored a report which states that people living in towns and cities can have a major impact on the diversity of insect pollinators surviving and thriving around them

David Burghes CIMT

University enhances mathematics education in Jamaica

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is helping to improve the standard of mathematics education in Jamaica thanks to an innovative project linked to schools and universities in the country

(L-R) Competition runner-up Dan Patterson, Headteacher of Scott Medical and Healthcare College, Martyn Cox, and competition winner Melissa Noble, holding her new design

Student designs partner institution's logo

Plymouth University news: Student Melissa Noble has designed a logo for new University partner institution, Scott Medical and Healthcare College

Angharad Truman and her winning poster

National award for Plymouth restorative dentist

Plymouth University news: The British Society of Restorative Dentistry has presented an award to Angahrad Truman from Plymouth University, for her assessment of root canal procedures carried out by dental students

GIMMEA Josh Collyer

Plymouth graduate aims to make life better for students with incentives website

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University graduate has launched a new retail incentives and reward scheme developed specifically for students and young people

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Former minister to discuss future transport challenges at free event

Plymouth University news: The transport challenges facing the UK will be discussed by former Government minister Norman Baker during an event hosted by the Sustainable Earth Institute at Plymouth University

Test tubes

Membrane fluidity influences sensitivity of ovarian cancer cell lines to auranofin

Plymouth University news: Increased fluidity in cell membranes could have a major impact on an ovarian cancer cell’s sensitivity to treatment using the anti-rheumatic drug auranofin, research led by Plymouth University suggests