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Aerial photo of the Drakelands Mine (credit: Wolf Minerals (UK) Ltd)

Free event explores impacts and benefits of tungsten mining near Plymouth

Plymouth University news: A recently opened tungsten mine on the outskirts of Plymouth will be the subject of a free public event at Plymouth University

Plymouth health profession students with residents from Barne Barton

Students bring happiness and wellbeing to Barne Barton

Plymouth University news: In an excellent example of a range of health profession students from Plymouth University working together, the residents of Barne Barton were able to benefit from a happiness and wellbeing event

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'Fundraising is under ideological attack and needs a defence' says think tank director

Plymouth University news: Media and government attacks on fundraising are ideologically motivated and fundraisers need to respond with an ideological defence, says Ian MacQuillin, Director of the fundraising think thank Rogare at Plymouth University

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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

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Wheelchair champion and ex-soldier join quest for handcycle world records

University of Plymouth news: A former winner of the London Marathon and an ex-serviceman injured while on active service are teaming up with University of Plymouth for a world record attempt

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Apprentice star speaks to business students

Plymouth University news: The Apprentice semi-finalist Brett Butler-Smythe has been passing on the benefits of his experience to the next generation of aspiring entrepreneurs during a series of events at Plymouth University

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University to investigate use of satellite technology to support maritime business

University of Plymouth news: University of Plymouth is part of a new regional hub exploring how satellite technology can be used to drive business growth in the South West

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Dental students to provide dental care to children in south India

Plymouth University news: Dental students from Plymouth University will join other dental students around the world in a project to bring dental care to children in south India, who otherwise would receive no dental care at all

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Academic's study explores works and influences of Rufus Wainwright

Plymouth University news: A new book exploring the influences and output of popular singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has been released by a Plymouth University academic

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War Horse illustrations help student onto international awards longlist

Plymouth University news: An arts student who worked for more than 20 years as a lawyer before deciding on a dramatic change of course with Plymouth University is in the running for an international award

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Non-destructive technique measures oxygen levels in 3D cells used for toxicity testing

Plymouth University news: A non-destructive technique which can measure the presence of oxygen in 3D models of biological cells has been developed by scientists at Plymouth University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca

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Law students take employment and family advice into the community

Plymouth University news: Law students from Plymouth University will be offering members of the local community advice on legal issues as part of a new project