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Practice nurse Susann Hayes, right, with Ward Manager Cathy Webber from the Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre (Picture courtesy of Care UK)

Successful return to nursing thanks to University course

Plymouth University news: Nurse Susann Hayes, who undertook Plymouth University’s Return to Practice course, has praised the programme for helping her go back to her career

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Wheelchair champion fully focused for world record attempt with University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: Former London Marathon winner Sarah Piercy is continuing her physical and mental preparations after teaming up with University of Plymouth for a world record attempt

Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay, with constituent Joanne Martin and Brain Tumour Research fundraiser Peter Jordan, at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University

Torbay MP supports desperately needed world-beating research in the South West

Plymouth University news: Local MP Kevin Foster is impressed and inspired by the research carried out into brain tumours at Plymouth University and its Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

A nesting male ocellated wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus) collecting algal fragments to build its nest - image credit: Natascia Tamburello

Study provides first evidence of acidification’s impact on wild fish reproductive behaviour

University of Plymouth news: Ocean acidification could have a dramatic impact on the reproductive behaviour of fish, a new international study led by the University of Palermo and the University of Plymouth shows.

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Full scale and lasting impact of winter storms to be examined at Port Eliot Festival

Plymouth University news: Scientists will explain the full and lasting impact of the 2013/14 winter storms on Devon and Cornwall’s coastline at this weekend’s Port Eliot Festival.

Left to right: Professor Neil Avent and Professor Robert Fern (PUPSMD), David Fursdon Esq (Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon) and Mr Denis Wilkins, Chair of the Peninsula Medical Foundation

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon visits medical laboratory development

Plymouth University news: Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon sees new research laboratories under construction at Plymouth University as "a huge commitment towards the future of the region"

Pierre Rouaze (Electronics Intern, Singer Instruments), Rich Adams (Corporate Projects Manager, University of Plymouth), Robbie Devlin (Operations Manager, Singer Instruments). Photo by Andrea Duncan

Firm teams up with Plymouth University to find new talent

Plymouth University news: A Somerset business has joined forces with Plymouth University to tackle the challenge of recruiting skilled and ambitious engineers to help design new scientific and medical instruments

Madeleine Jury

Student wins regional round of Women in Property awards

Plymouth University news: Civil Engineering student Madeleine Jury has been named the South West winner of the Women in Property (WiP) student award

(L-R) Gemma Budge, Intercom Trust director Michael Halls, Dr Jacqui Stedmon, Intercom Trust deputy director Andy Hunt and Nicola Wheeler

Clinical psychology students work with charity to improve mental wellbeing of LGBT+ communities

Plymouth University news: Postgraduate students will be discussing how clinical psychology can help to play a part in improving the mental wellbeing of the LGBT+ communities at a conference on 21 July.

Patient centred coordinated care

Launch of first free and comprehensive web-based data resource of measures for person centred care

Plymouth University news: With patient centred care at the centre of health policy, a new, free resource is welcomed by those responsible for instigating and implementing health policy

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Melody, album sales and lyrics provide basis for unique tribute to David Bowie

Plymouth University news: David Bowie’s music, lyrics and album sales will be transformed for a unique tribute to the global icon, created by Plymouth University and Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, taking place at this summer’s Port Eliot Festival

BETA Enterprise Business Plan Hackathon

From artificial intelligence to underwear design – students impress with business start-up ideas

Plymouth University news: Eight groups of students at Plymouth University have been awarded business start-up grants after impressing judges as part on an annual enterprise initiative