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Academic given award for science engagement
Plymouth University news: A scientist who has fronted documentaries on everything from volcanoes to fracking, the geology of Africa and our use of oil has received a prestigious accolade
Entrepreneurship lecturer awarded senior fellowship
Plymouth University news: An academic who gives students an informed insight into running their own business has been awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year
Plymouth University news: If all 12-year-olds chewed sugar free gum after food and drink, the NHS would save £8.2 million a year in health costs, according to a study involving researchers from Plymouth University
Dental student project highlights sugar and diet in children’s oral disease
Plymouth University news: Working with Ford Primary School and Plymouth Argyle Football Club, dental students from Plymouth University are raising awareness of good oral hygiene and the danger of hidden sugars in food and drink
University works with Plymouth Argyle to support fans living with dementia
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is working alongside Plymouth Argyle Football Club to launch a range of initiatives to support fans living with the many forms of dementia
Twitter should form part of nursing curriculum, says new study
Plymouth University news: All universities running nursing degrees should consider adopting the use of Twitter in their curriculum, according to a new study by Professor Ray Jones.
Guidelines part of debate in parliament to improve children’s oral care
Plymouth University news: In 2014 Professor Elizabeth Kay contributed to NICE guidelines on children's oral health, guidelines which have been part of a debate in parliament on how to improve children's teeth
Honey company wins first GAIN SOUP event
Plymouth University news: Honey company is the winner at GAIN’s first ever SOUP event to support South West businesses
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
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
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
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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