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Launch for first National Memory Day, the flagship event of Dementia Awareness Week 2017
Plymouth University news: The launch will include the opening of a national writing competition and the world’s first wiki poem dedicated to dementia and to which the public can contribute a line, started off with a line composed by Sir Andrew Motion
Athletes and military at risk of heat stroke could benefit from ‘leaky gut’ therapy
Plymouth University news: A research team led by Plymouth University have published a study which shows a simple nutritional supplement could prevent so-called 'leaky gut'
‘Starballing’ starfish may hold clue to mystery of mass strandings
Plymouth University news: Scientists have recorded the first example of starfish rolling across the seabed during strong tides - a phenomenon they have named 'starballing'
Sexual arms race drives range expansion in beetle species
Plymouth University news: Sexual conflict and relative mating success seems to be driving a dramatic shift in the distribution of diving beetles in the UK, a new study led by Plymouth University shows
Creative partner in the running for National Lottery Award
Plymouth University news: One of Plymouth University’s creative partners, Effervescent, has made it through to the finals of this year’s National Lottery Awards
Lionfish invading the Mediterranean Sea
Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have found evidence that lionfish are colonising new territories in the Mediterranean, which could have a potentially damaging ecological and economical impact on the region.
Metabolic flexibility and immune defences may influence species spread, study suggests
Plymouth University news: Why most species are rare has long interested biologists and new research led by Plymouth University suggests metabolic flexibility and the immune response may both influence how rare or common a species is
Student and scientist participate in international scientific expedition to Antarctica
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University PhD student will be travelling to Antarctica later this year after successfully applying to join an international scientific expedition which will assess the impact of climate change on the Southern Ocean
National award for community dental project
Plymouth University news: The Oral Health Foundation has presented Plymouth University and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise with an award for their work with adults with learning disabilities
Exploring self criticism and promoting self compassion
Plymouth University news: A workshop exploring self criticism and the new research that could help people quieten its voice is taking place at Plymouth University from 12-14 September.
Careers as well as course advice at undergrad open day
Plymouth University news: Careers advice to complement academic study at Plymouth University’s Open Day on 22 June.
Funding grant for potential over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease
Plymouth University news: The Oral and Dental Research Trust has awarded a grant to dental researchers at Plymouth University for their work in developing a new, fast and reliable saliva test for gum disease