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Research explores beach recovery following severe storms
Plymouth University news: The recovery of beaches across the South West following the severe storms of 2013/14 is to be explored as part of a major new research initiative led by Plymouth University
Patient volunteers needed for GP exercise referral study
Plymouth University news: A study assessing the effectiveness of the GP exercise referral service is extending its recruitment period so that more local patients can take part
Technique could assess historic changes to Antarctic sea ice and glaciers
Plymouth University news: Historic changes to Antarctic sea ice could be unravelled using a new technique pioneered by scientists at Plymouth University
Specialist NICE appointment for Plymouth University dentistry academic
Plymouth University new: Following her role in the new NICE guideline for oral health care in care homes, Professor Liz Kay has been made a specialist committee member by NICE for a new standard for oral health promotion in care homes and hospitals
Research aims to use wider engagement to improve prisoner-community relations
Plymouth University news: A research project from Plymouth University is designed to raise awareness of prisoner resettlement journeys, while developing a dialogue with the wider community in an effort to improve prisoner-community relations
Could physical activity be good for alcohol and substance use disorders?
Plymouth University news: Physical activity could be good for disorders caused by alcohol and substance use, and a study led by Plymouth University will investigate what the benefits might be and how it might work
Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels
Plymouth University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests
Brain Tumour Research All Stars slam dunk for charity
Plymouth University news: A basketball team including Ben Mee from Dartmoor Zoo and Tom Daley's mum Debbie are to take to the court to help raise money for Brain Tumour Research
Professor Iain Stewart invited to Rio for a triathlon of speaking events
University of Plymouth news: Professor Iain Stewart MBE has completed a trio of high-profile speaking events in Rio, Brazil, as part of a scientific and cultural programme organised with the British Olympic Foundation.
Community fun event to raise money for local Huntington’s disease research
Plymouth University news: Huntington's disease research at Plymouth University is to receive a boost, thanks to a fundraising event to be held by local people affected by the disease
Olympic stomach upsets ‘could be leaky gut’ suggests gastro-intestinal expert
Plymouth University news: Gastro-intestinal expert Professor Raymond Playford from Plymouth University suggests that the Olympic competitors complaining of stomach upsets may be suffering from 'leaky gut' syndrome
Plight of pollinators highlighted on National Honey Bee day
Plymouth University news: As the University marks National Honey Bee day, Dr Mick Hanley explains the importance of sustaining bees and other pollinators