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China agreements for University of Plymouth emphasise international reputation

Plymouth University news: Southern Medical University in China has entered into research and teaching agreements with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
6 February 2017
Dental students look at children’s oral health in inner cities

Plymouth University news: Working with charity Barnardo's, dental students have got to know the oral health issues affecting inner city toddlers and their families, and identified ways to address those issues
3 February 2017
Report on new estimates of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population of England

Plymouth University news: In order for Public Health England to provide services appropriate to the needs of the LGB population in England, researchers from Plymouth University have produced a new report on estimating the size of the LGB population
2 February 2017
The iSPER Brexit Series offers academic insight on impact of leaving the EU

Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has today launched an initiative which sees leading academics endeavouring to provide policy makers and the public with an informed insight into the Brexit debate
1 February 2017
NHS opening doors for digital innovators in the South West

Plymouth University news: A health app developer from the University of Plymouth whose work joined the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, will as a result receive support from the South West Academic Health Science Network
31 January 2017
Former First Sea Lord addresses naval officers and students in Greece

Plymouth University news: The former First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, has addressed Greek officers, students and academics at an event co-hosted by the Hellenic National Defence College and the University of Plymouth
31 January 2017
Abnormally-fast heart rate technique study showcased for NIHR 10th anniversary

Plymouth University news: The National Institute for Health Research has chosen a project managed by the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University to showcase in celebration of its 10th anniversary
31 January 2017
Student Victim Support Service launched at University

University of Plymouth news: A new Victim Support Service has been launched at the University of Plymouth – run by students for students in need.
30 January 2017
New research may pave the way for peripheral nerve damage repair

Plymouth University news: New research from Plymouth University means a better understanding of how peripheral nerves self-repair, leading to hope of an effective treatment for the estimated one in ten people over 55 in the UK affected by the condition
30 January 2017
'Great West’ region can make the UK a global leader, say higher education and industry leaders

Plymouth University news: South West England and South East Wales can recapture the ambitious vision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a hyper-connected, smart and specialist region, MPs have heard
27 January 2017
44 invading species 'loose' in North Atlantic, study shows

Plymouth University news: Accidental introductions of non-native species has been of increasing concern since the 1980s when human-mediated transportation was recognised as a major route by which species are transported and spread
27 January 2017
Composer creates unique new piece to mark 60th anniversary of Lennon and McCartney

Plymouth University news: To mark the 60th anniversary of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's first meeting, Dr Alexis Kirke has used a computer algorithm to chart the emotional development of their friendship through their lyrics
25 January 2017