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Plymouth researchers contribute to epilepsy app

Plymouth University news: A new app designed to help those with epilepsy assess the risk of an attack between visits to the doctor, has been developed by a team from Plymouth University, SUDEP Action and the NHS in Cornwall
14 May 2015
Partnership initiative wins dementia accolade

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Devon Partnership NHS Trust were named Dementia Team of the Year at the 2015 British Medical Journal awards.
14 May 2015
Plymouth to play enhanced role in ESRC's Festival of Social Science

University of Plymouth news: The University has forged a partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which will see it expanding its role in a major national festival taking place this autumn
14 May 2015
Study attributes varying explosivity to gaseous state within volcanoes

Plymouth University news: The varying scale and force of certain volcanic eruptions are directly influenced by the levels of gaseous matter within magma inside a volcano’s conduit, according to a new study led by Plymouth University
13 May 2015
Student wins competition to design lighting for BAFTAs dress

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University student rubbed shoulders with stars of the small screen as she saw one of her designs showcased at the 2015 British Academy Television Awards
12 May 2015
Treatment programmes effective in cutting reoffending

Plymouth University news: Offenders enrolled in alcohol treatment programmes as part of their sentence are significantly less likely to be charged or reconvicted in the 12 months following their conviction, a study led by Plymouth University has shown
12 May 2015
Business School launches trade programme

Plymouth University news: The Plymouth Business School is launching a new course , BSc (Hons) Management Practice – International Trade, in collaboration with the Institute of Export (IoE)
8 May 2015
Marine Institute to research marine impact of new wave energy project

Plymouth University news: EU Horizon 2020 programme grants EUR 17 million for wave power research project in Cornwall
6 May 2015
Global elite collaborate to address surfing industry's sustainability challenges

Plymouth University news: The surfing world’s most powerful figures and practitioners have been brought together for a new book, published by University of Plymouth Press, and exploring how the industry is grappling with the challenge of sustainability
6 May 2015
New species of diving beetle found living in isolation in Africa

Plymouth University news: A striking new species of beetle with no direct relatives has been identified by a scientist from Plymouth University living in wetlands on the outskirts of Cape Town
6 May 2015
Scientists discover new species of glass frog in Costa Rica

Plymouth University news: Scientists discover new species of glass frog in Costa Rica
5 May 2015
Students are set to benefit from bursaries

Plymouth University News: Bursaries are set to help students boost their personal and professional development
1 May 2015