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Plymouth families to learn foraging skills thanks to Soup funding
Plymouth University news: The Family Foraging Kitchen wins the second Soup event to be held at the University, and earn itself some valuable funding to develop its social enterprise business.
3.5M Euro funding for pan-European Alzheimer's training and research programme
University of Plymouth news: An innovative approach to training and research for Alzheimer's disease could revolutionise the battle to find treatments and preventive measures for the disease.
Students showcase value of volunteering
Plymouth University news: Occupational Therapy (OT) students at Plymouth University have held a special event to showcase the ‘immeasurable’ value of volunteering.
Down’s syndrome contract renewed with Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: The Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit will continue to support the national prenatal screening programme for Down's syndrome and similar conditions, following the renewal of its contract by Public Health England
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.