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Academic appointed to French animal welfare group
Plymouth University news: A senior academic from Plymouth University has been appointed to a body advising the French government on best practice in animal welfare
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
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Funding for toddlers’ oral health pilot study
Plymouth University news: The Medical Research Council has provided funding for a pilot study which aims to address the ongoing problems in children's oral health, especially in communities of social deprivation
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Fairtrade offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern
Plymouth University news: Fairtrade offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern
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Patients with abnormally fast heart rhythms to benefit from modification to treatment
Plymouth University news: A paper published in The Lancet shows that a modification to the Valsalva manoeuvre would be beneficial to the hundreds of patients who present at the Emergency Department with abnormally fast heart rates.
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Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize
University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
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Choral support for Brain Tumour Research at Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: A performance involving works from Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach has resulted in generous donations to research into brain tumours at Plymouth University
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Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Plymouth University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Plymouth University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
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First dental NIHR portfolio study in the South West achieves full recruitment
Plymouth University news: An over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease could be one step nearer, now that a dental clinical trial in the South West has recruited all the patients it needs
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Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates
Plymouth University news: Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates
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Project launched to identify key landscapes in Cornwall
Plymouth University news: A new research project has been launched to establish what are some of the most important landscapes in Cornwall, and find out how people use them, and whether any barriers exist in gaining access to them.
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In fine voice for local research
Plymouth University news: Researchers into Huntington's disease are to benefit from a donation of £600 towards their work from local supporters, who raised the money at a karaoke event
