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The EpSMon epilepsy self-monitoring app can now be downloaded for free in the UK

9 February 2016

Epilepsy self-monitoring app EpSMon now available free in the UK

Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University in association with the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action is now available to download for free in the UK

8 February 2016

Workplace bullying expert to give keynote address at global conference

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic will be one of the keynote speakers at a conference in Auckland, New Zealand, examining bullying and harassment at work

8 February 2016

Aspiring artists given chance to shine with Plymouth Young Contemporary Open 2016

Plymouth University news: Budding artists from across the Plymouth area are being challenged to get creative as part of a new bi-annual competition being staged by Peninsula Arts and Effervescent in partnership with cultural organisations across the city

First Great Western's 43029 passes the site of Mutley railway station as it nears the end of its journey from London Paddington to Plymouth. By Geof Sheppard (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0] or GFDL via Wikimedia Commons

5 February 2016

Public discussion examines the future transformation of South West rail service

University of Plymouth news: A £7.5 billion investment designed to transform rail travel in the South West will be the subject of a public discussion hosted by the Sustainable Earth Institute at University of Plymouth

5 February 2016

Film commission acquired by the Arts Council Collection

Plymouth University news: A film by award-winning director John Akomfrah exploring the darker histories of the River Tamar has been acquired by the national Arts Council Collection to mark its 70th anniversary

3 February 2016

Industry leaders and students unite at conference

University of Plymouth news: Prominent figures from the world of hospitality rubbed shoulders with the next generation of industry leaders at the second University of Plymouth Hotel School Patrons Conference.

BA Creative Arts Management - image courtesy of Shutterstock

1 February 2016

Arts app's creators look to expand as Artory exceeds expectations

Plymouth University news: A free app providing locals and tourists with a one-stop culture guide to Plymouth could be rolled out across the South West after exceeding expectations in its first year

29 January 2016

Plymouth University hosts major celebration for Chinese New Year

Plymouth University news: The Chinese New Year will be heralded in with a series of special events taking place over two day at Plymouth University

Abstract foliage with sun and blue sky behind

29 January 2016

Recent summers likely to be the warmest of last two millennia

University of Plymouth news: Recent global warming lies outside of patterns experienced over the past 2,000 years supporting the suggestion it is being influenced by human activity, an international study involving University of Plymouth has found

29 January 2016

Study assesses how avoidable acute admissions in hospitals could be avoided

Plymouth University news: A study investigating how hospitals try to avoid unnecessary emergency admissions has identified a series of innovations that can help to address this pressing problem in different ways.

28 January 2016

University sailor to train with Team GB

Plymouth University news: Sporting excellence scholar James Taylor has been chosen to train with the Team GB sailing squad in the run up to this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Dental therapy and hygiene students at the University have designed a communication tool to help stroke survivors at the dentist

27 January 2016

Dental student project aids communication for stroke survivors

Plymouth University news: Stroke survivors often find it hard to communicate with their dentist, which is why a group of dental therapy and hygiene students have a developed a tool to help them - the tool may be adopted nationally.