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International lecture links 10th-century medical philosophy to computer simulation in medical research

Plymouth University news: What have the writings of a 10th century physician and philosopher to do with the development of modern-day computer simulation as an alternative to using animals in medical research?
1 June 2015
Researching impact of music on barriers to communication

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Plymouth Music Zone have been awarded more than £150,000 to explore the potential of music making to enhance the lives of people impacted by dementia, autism and strokes
29 May 2015
Non-animal research charity awards studentship to Plymouth University

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has been awarded a studentship by non-animal charity the Dr Hadwen Trust, to support research into neurofibromatosis type 2
29 May 2015
Celebration of marine expertise and heritage at Big Festival Weekend

Plymouth University news: Plymouth’s proud and historic links to the oceans are to be celebrated during Plymouth University’s Big Festival Weekend and the Plymouth Respect Festival
29 May 2015
Native American chef set for guest lecture at Plymouth University

Plymouth University news: Award-winning chef, writer and photographer, Doctor Lois Ellen Frank, will provide a guest lecture on 10 June on using ancestral Native American foods as a ‘New Paradigm for Indigenous Health and Wellness'.
27 May 2015
Partnership to offer more opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Plymouth University news: Partnership to offer more opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
26 May 2015
Staff and students scholarships success

Plymouth University news: staff and students scholarships success.
26 May 2015
University and Argyle unite to fight dementia

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is teaming up with Plymouth Argyle Football Club to help the club re-connect with supporters living with the symptoms of dementia
22 May 2015
Enhancing knowledge crucial to improved energy-saving behaviours

Plymouth University news: Increasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study conducted at Plymouth University suggests
22 May 2015
Entertainment aims to strike a chord at Big Festival Weekend

Plymouth University news: A performance by one of the UK’s top Bhangra bands and the premiere of a new piece for orchestra and electronics will be among the musical highlights of a weekend of festivities at Plymouth University
21 May 2015
Study links camping to happy, healthy children

Plymouth University news: Children who camp at least once a year are considered by their parents to go on and do better at school, as well as being healthier and happier, according to research by Plymouth University and the Camping and Caravanning Club
21 May 2015
Plymouth scientist to chair national diving committee

Plymouth University news: Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is appointed Chairman of the National Facility for Scientific Diving Committee, the body responsible for reviewing diving research proposals submitted to the Natural Environment Research Council.
20 May 2015