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Plymouth University and Fine Tubes collaboration takes off

Plymouth University news: Plymouth-based precision engineering company Fine Tubes is preparing to change the way it makes components for aircraft by investigating the crystal structure of metal alloys, with help from Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre.

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UK epilepsy self-monitoring app wins prestigious international prize

Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University, the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action, has won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America

Japanese Professor visiting midwifery students (L-R) midwifery lecturer Mrs Heather Hopper ,Shizuko Angerhofer visiting from Iwate Prefectural University School of Nursing, Japan, Susannah Hart and student representative Sarah Cartwright

Japanese academic praises midwifery programme

Plymouth University news: A Japanese midwifery academic who recently visited Plymouth University has praised students and staff alike for their ‘excellent’ work.

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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