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Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre hailed as positive example of EU research funding
Plymouth University news: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) has been cited as an example of how European Union funding is benefitting UK science and engineering research
Scientists discover freshwater diversity hotspot in arid region of South Africa
Plymouth University news: Scientists from Plymouth University have discovered a hotspot of freshwater diversity in an arid part of South Africa, including many new species
Devon dairy harnesses University expertise
Plymouth University news: A Knowledge Transfer Partnership has seen fast-growing Devon dairy Langage Farm working with the University's Electron Microscopy Centre to help uncover the science behind its products.
GAIN serves up SOUP to South West businesses
Plymouth University news: GAIN is bringing SOUP – the international crowdfunding phenomenon – to the South West business community, where investment-hungry businesses pitch ideas to an audience, who will mull over the presentations over soup.
Lecture encourages people to learn more about rewilding
Plymouth University news: Two leading proponents of the use of rewilding as a means to enhance conservation and ecosystem restoration are coming to Plymouth University
Toddlers’ oral health research secures funding
Plymouth University news: Global giant Wrigley is supporting research investigating the role of a dental nurse in the Family Nurse Partnership, as a way to improve the oral health of children in the UK
Social enterprise wins business competition
Plymouth University news: A proposal to create an international volunteering social enterprise to tackle mental health issues in Japan has earned first prize in a student business competition run in conjunction with The Range
Family launch brain tumour Christmas tree appeal in aid of lost wife and mother
Plymouth University news: Marcus and Florence Cronin have remembered wife and mother Caroline by launching the Brain Tumour Research Christmas tree appeal in Plymouth
Images and codes provide alternative to multiple device password systems
Plymouth University news: A system using images and a one-time numerical code could provide a secure and easy to use alternative to multi-factor methods dependent on hardware or software and one-time passwords
Dental student project adopted by Family Nurse Partnership nationwide
Plymouth University news: A dental student project is making a real difference, as it is adopted by the Family Nurse Project across the country
Who’s Got Talent? raises £1100 for Huntington’s disease research
Plymouth University news: Huntington's disease research at Plymouth University has received a boost from local fundraisers, who have raised £1100 from a Who's Got Talent? competition
Rail line disruption set for dramatic increase as sea levels continue to rise, study suggests
Plymouth University news: Rail services to and from the South West of England could be disrupted for more than 10 per cent of each year by 2040 and almost a third by 2100, a new study suggests