Press office news tagged research
Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament
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Alcohol-free drinks popular during pregnancy – but new research shows guidelines are lacking
University of Plymouth news: With Christmas party season upon us, research prompts call for improved guidelines and clarity on the safety and suitability of alcohol alternatives.
Defence leaders and autonomy innovators gather in Plymouth for Land, Sea, Air conference
University of Plymouth news: Organised by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and hosted at the University of Plymouth, Land, Sea, Air was designed to explore how the region can become a world-leading hub for autonomous systems
New report calls for a higher qualified workforce of early childhood professionals
A new report, led by the University of Plymouth, is calling for stronger action across all four UK nations to strengthen qualification requirements for the early years workforce.
University appoints its first Professors of Practice
University of Plymouth news: Ian McFadzen and Sam Duffield have been appointed the University's first Professors of Practice and will use their experience in industry to benefit staff and students across the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Non-invasive technology can shape the brain’s reward-seeking mechanisms
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth has found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain
University supports opening of company’s first UK Resilience Factory
University of Plymouth news: Staff and students from the University attended the official opening of the first UK Resilience Factory established by the defence technology company, Helsing.
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Rainforests under threat: report calls for protection and restoration to help the South West’s temperate rainforests thrive
University of Plymouth news: A new report – The State of the South West Rainforests – highlights that around 40% of the region offers the appropriate climatic conditions to support a rainforest landscape
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Study provides new forecasts of remote islands’ vulnerability to sea level rise
University of Plymouth news: Our scientists have warned that predicted rises in sea levels, coupled with an increase in extreme weather and wave conditions, could result in presently rare flooding events happening every two to three years by around 2050
Project explores barriers to NHS career progression facing international medical graduates
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and other leading medical schools is exploring why fewer doctors who qualified overseas become GPs and consultants in the NHS
Microplastics scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Imogen Napper are among the scientists included within the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers List.
University provides evidence to major national review of UK counter-terrorism law
University of Plymouth news: Dr Paul Simpson and colleagues surveyed thousands of people about their perceptions of terrorism, with their findings influencing a report by the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice