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Visual arts programme awarded £635,000 by Arts Council England
Plymouth University news: A two-year programme which aims to further enhance Plymouth’s visual arts scene has been awarded £635,000 from Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence funding programme
New app to enhance communication skills in health care
Plymouth University news: A new, free app developed at Plymouth University will help health care trainees and professionals to improve their communication skills
Could smokers who do not wish to quit reduce consumption with exercise?
Plymouth University news: The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme has awarded a grant of £1.8M to Plymouth University to investigate the effectiveness of exercise for smokers who wish to reduce consumption but not necessarily quit althogether
Ocean fronts attract ocean wanderers - foraging gannets on the front line
Plymouth University news: Foraging seabirds use oceanic fronts as an efficient means to forage for food, according to an international study that could help safeguard the future of protected species
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
World record success
Wheelchair champion Sarah Piercy and University of Plymouth join forces to set new handcycle speed record in Nevada
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.
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
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.
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
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
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