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Paramedic students steam into action

University of Plymouth news: Paramedic students have put their skills to an explosive test by attending to casualties in a simulated train crash.

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Second home owners feel they have positive impact on tourist communities - study

Plymouth University news: Second home owners in North Cornwall believe they have an overwhelmingly positive impact on the region generating opportunities for employment and boosting the economy, a study has suggested.

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Plymouth becomes first university to install new device for visually impaired

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth will be the first university in the world to install a new device helping visually impaired people navigate safely around disabled access toilets.

Professor Kamran Ali with Professor Christopher Tredwin, Head of Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry

Senior fellowship for dental educator

Plymouth University: Kamran Ali is Clinical Lead in Oral Surgery and Module Lead for Applied Dental Knowledge Assessment at Plymouth University - he has been made a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Koji Sekimizu

Plymouth University awards honorary doctorate to the Secretary-General of the IMO

Plymouth University news: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization – the United Nations agency concerned with maritime safety and security and the prevention of marine pollution from ships – is awarded an honorary doctorate.

Nicola Brown from the Community Engagement Team at PDSE with pupils at Prince Rock Primary School

Tooth Defenders to the rescue!

Plymouth University news: A team from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise is working with pupils and staff at Prince Rock Primary School to help pupils look after their teeth

The Douglass Tower on the Eddystone Reef (Credit: Helen Nance/University of Plymouth)

Pilot study reveals storm response of offshore lighthouses

University of Plymouth news: The unseen responses of remote offshore lighthouse during severe storm conditions have been revealed in a new study by the University of Plymouth.

Professor Richard Thompson

Reduction in use welcome but more legislation required to solve waste problem

Plymouth University news: In the wake of Tesco’s announcement that plastic bag use has dropped 78% in its stores since 5p charges were introduced, a leading scientist says more work is needed to address the issue of plastic litter in the environment

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Albion have sights firmly set on success

Plymouth University news: Optometry students from Plymouth University have helped rugby stars from Plymouth Albion to keep their season in focus by conducting free eye examinations.

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Students generate entrepreneurial enthusiasm for social change

Plymouth University news: Aspiring entrepreneurs from Plymouth University have taken part in the 2015 Social Storm Hackathon using technology to create solutions to global social issues

Adrian Dawson (Head of GAIN Projects and Partnerships), Dawn Bebe (Director, Crowdfunder) and Richard Adams (Corporate Projects Manager, University of Plymouth). Photo by Chris Saville.

GAIN hunts down South West’s 20 hottest businesses for exclusive network

Plymouth University news: The Growth Acceleration and Investment Network (GAIN) launches a new network to find the fastest-growing and most innovative businesses in the South West.

Children's teeth at Christmas

Keeping children's smiles bright this Christmas

Plymouth University news: Christmas is a time of food and drink temptation for children, but these helpful tips will help protect your children's teeth without the need to ban from from the sweet tin altogether