Press office news
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University and Elixel celebrated for contribution to UK’s creative excellence
Universities UK launches its Creative Sparks campaign, showcasing Elixel and the University of Plymouth.
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Routes to Wellness: New project to support the mental health of people affected by displacement
An important new study involving the University of Plymouth is set to support the mental health of refugees.
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Business must embrace change to ‘build back better’
The University's Plymouth Business School launches a Knowledge Engagement series.
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Critical care course is first in UK to receive prestigious accreditation
The University of Plymouth's Advanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) programme has been accredited by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM).
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Study shows pheasants lose their cool after fighting
Scientists from the University of Plymouth and Exeter used thermal cameras to watch juvenile pheasants and see how their temperature changed during aggressive interactions that establish the pecking order
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Fully-funded business innovation space opening in Truro
The Truro Pop-up Innovation Centre, delivered by the University of Plymouth's Acceleration Through Innovation 2 (ATI2) programme, will offer companies the chance to utilise facilities and access business support with innovation accredited advisors
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Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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A Christmas miracle – midwifery graduate performs life-saving CPR
Sheree Haydon came to the aid of John Elliott, from Topsham, after he collapsed just outside of Tavistock Pannier Market.
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Academic awarded fellowship to recognise expertise in surgical care
Toby Rankin has been awarded Fellowship to the Faculty of Perioperative Care by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
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Largest student cohort yet deliver community dental interventions
More than 100 students have completed the Inter Professional Engagement module in their second year at Peninsula Dental School.
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Research shows psychological impact of pandemic on UK nursing and midwifery workforce
Extremely concerning levels of psychological distress are reported in results from a longitudinal study of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce during COVID-19.
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New initiative offers employees the chance to join Plymouth’s digital revolution
The University of Plymouth is working with Babcock International, Plymouth Manufacturers Group, and the Real Ideas Organisation to develop two new short courses for the design engineering sector
