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Fish Eaters

New poetry turns science of water into words

Plymouth University news: A book of poems inspired by the world’s seas and oceans - and produced following discussions with leading marine scientists - has been launched at Plymouth University

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Around the world with University of Plymouth graduation

University of Plymouth news: A round-up of the eight international events, including a number of graduation ceremonies, held by the University of Plymouth in November 2015.

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Engineers planning for 2016 success after initial world record attempt

Plymouth University news: A team of students, academics and technicians from Plymouth University are planning a renewed attempt on a land speed record in September 2016

Alexis Kirke

Composer rewarded for outstanding contribution to digital innovation

Plymouth University news: A composer and filmmaker whose collaborators include Barclays Bank, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the founder of Heaven 17 has received a prestigious award

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Research priorities revealed by marine renewable energy experts

Plymouth University news: The PRIMaRE consortium, a collection of experts in the field of marine renewable energy at five universities and a number of other key research and development organisations, has published its list of priorities.

The Devon FA team who took part in the Men's Health Survival of the Fittest assault course and who raised £2800 for research into brain tumours

Survival of the Fittest raises £2800 for research into brain tumours

Plymouth University news: A team from the Devon Football Association has raised £2800 for research into brain tumours at Plymouth University by taking part in the gruelling Men's Health Survival of the Fittest assault course

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Innovative instrument set to create a buzz

Plymouth University news: Dr Mike Blow, a lecturer in interactive media, has constructed a unique synthesised instrument called the Hornet, and he hopes it will give more people the chance to make their own music.

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Lower numeracy could leave older individuals at greater risk of financial exploitation

Plymouth University news: Older people with lower levels of numeracy are more prone to financial exploitation because they are less likely to engage with numeric information and are more susceptible to certain biases in their decision making

Service users from The Elder Tree with dental students and the eat-well rainbow

Dental project to address oral health awareness and need at The Elder Tree

Plymouth University news: Service users at The Elder Tree, a befriending service for those over 50, are the focus of a dental student project about oral health care, awareness and diet

The AutoNaut

University receives unique wave-propelled AutoNaut for scientific research and teaching

Plymouth University news: An agreement with MOST (AV) has paved the way for the University to receive a new autonomous research and teaching vehicle - the AutoNaut.

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Student's Dartmoor documentary earns national award nomination

Plymouth University news: A graduate who earned numerous accolades during his studies at Plymouth University has been shortlisted for a national award by the Royal Television Society (RTS)

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University’s awards for service to the services

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and one of its long-standing reservist employees have been recognised as providing excellent support to the armed forces reserves.