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BMJ awards

Plymouth University plays a role in two BMJ Awards winners

Plymouth University news: Two BMJ Awards winners covering research in anaesthesia and an innovative approach to avoiding sudden death in epilepsy, included vital work from Plymouth University

Charleine Wain

Stars of business to help showcase postgraduate programmes

Plymouth University news: A former contestant on The Apprentice will be among those the sharing secrets of their success at postgraduate showcase for Plymouth University’s Faculty of Business on 10 May.

Fracking psychology

Opinions on fracking linked to political persuasion - study

University of Plymouth news: A person’s opinion on fracking can be predicted by their political ideology, according to a new study co-conducted by a University Psychology academic.

Foot ulcers

Academics hope to prevent foot ulcers by devising new pressure-predicting model

Plymouth University news: A new mathematical model to predict the pressure on feet, which could then lead to the prevention of foot ulcers, could be developed thanks to academics at Plymouth University.

Ensign Boats

Devon couple launch aluminium boats to UK market

Plymouth University news: The University's Marine Innovation Centre (MARIC) has worked with Devon company Ensign Boats to help them prepare for market.

Sharn Hooper

University athletes triumph in European duathlon

Plymouth University news: Health professions students Sharn Hooper and Nicola Noble have won their respective age groups at the European Cross Duathlon Championships.

Oilseed

Snails select sources of food based on dislike for smells rather than acceptable taste - study

Plymouth University news: Harnessing naturally occurring chemicals could be used as a means to protect crop seedlings from being eaten by common pests, a study involving Plymouth University and the University of Southampton suggests.

Digital safeguarding

Conference to educate in digital safety and wellbeing

Plymouth University news: Experts will be gathering next month to discuss digital safety in social care, health and education settings.

Steinway piano

Working with celebrated artists and craftspeople at London Craft Week

Plymouth University news: Students and academics from Plymouth University will work alongside iconic names from UK music and design to create two highly original, participatory events during London Craft Week

CSP

Plymouth University Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy receives $1million to grow international philanthropy

Plymouth University news: The Plymouth University Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy (CSP) – the only centre of its kind dedicated to growing philanthropy – has received a $1million USD donation to expand its work in philanthropic psychology

Revalidation

Nurses and midwives find opportunity in new revalidation process

Plymouth University news: Key figures in nursing and midwifery have gathered at Plymouth University to share ideas on the new revalidation process.

CETO 6 under testing in the ocean tank

Global marine renewable energy firm offers students a glimpse of the future

Plymouth University news: Carnegie Wave Energy discussed developments in the marine renewables sector at a special seminar at Plymouth University - and demonstrated their innovative CETO 6 device.