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Social Storm 2015

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

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

Graduation 2015

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.

Handcycle Nevada

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

Marine renewable energy testing

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

MB Hornet

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.

Older abuse

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