Press office news tagged education
Report warns of isolation for coastal and rural schools
Policy makers, funding agencies, organisations and stakeholders should review their practices and funding mechanisms to support schools that are educationally isolated, according to a new report by the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University
University helps to inspire teachers at regional computing conference
The Computing at School (CAS) Regional Conference, held at the University of Plymouth, featured presentations and workshops on topics including digital literacy, e-safety and artificial intelligence.
Robots will never replace teachers but can boost children’s education
A study led by the University of Plymouth's Professor Tony Belpaeme suggests robots can play an important role in the education of young people but will never fully replace teachers.
Robots have power to significantly influence children’s opinions
A study published in Science Robotics, and conducted at the University of Plymouth, provides an interesting insight into how robots could be used positively within society.
Project encourages pupils to realise benefits of outdoor learning
Plymouth University news: Children across Devon are discovering the many and varied benefits of outdoor learning thanks to a partnership project being developed in the county
University enhances mathematics education in Jamaica
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is helping to improve the standard of mathematics education in Jamaica thanks to an innovative project linked to schools and universities in the country
Report identifies ways to boost children’s quality of life through outdoor learning
Plymouth University news: Outdoor learning can have a significant and positive impact on children’s quality of life but needs to be introduced more formally into the school curriculum in order for its potential benefits to be fully realised
Primary schools and University to explore learning benefits of computing and robotics
Plymouth University news: Primary school children and teachers are being given an insight into the potential benefits of computer science technology thanks to a research project involving Plymouth University
Graduate's app aims to enhance children’s reading skills
Plymouth University news: A primary school teacher and Plymouth University graduate has created a new app designed to improve children’s reading skills through interactive gaming
Initiative uses technology to enhance children's understanding of the natural world
Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University are leading an international project to develop software which will give young people an enhanced understanding of the natural world
Digital health education toolkit in line for EU award
Plymouth University news: ebuddi©, designed to provide infection prevention and protection training in countries affected by Ebola by using the latest mobile technology, is shortlisted for an EU Health Innovations Award
Open wide – patients and their role in training dentists
Plymouth University news: Research presented at the British Society for Oral and Dental Research Annual Meeting in Cardiff shows that patients have an important role to play in dental education