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One of the discovered coral reefs

Marine mathematics maps undiscovered deep-water coral reefs

Plymouth University news: A team of marine scientists has discovered four new deep-water coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean using the power of predictive mathematical models.

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Digital health education toolkit in line for EU award

Plymouth University news: ebuddi©, designed to provide infection prevention and protection training in countries affected by Ebola by using the latest mobile technology, is shortlisted for an EU Health Innovations Award

Matt Haig

Author highlights how writing helped him overcome depression

Plymouth University news: Bestselling author Matt Haig will tell audiences how writing helped him win his battle with depression when he comes to the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival

Professor Richard Handy and his new book, The Reich Device

Biology Professor makes history in new fiction novel

Plymouth University News: Professor Richard Handy introduces his historical thriller, The Reich Device

Tectona

Formation Zone launches business competition

The University of Plymouth news: The annual Formation Zone Business Challenge, with a prize fund of more than £10,000, is launching a new social enterprise category during a national event promoting the sector

Dental student Jack Colclough with his award for winning the first heat of the Dental Skills Competition 2015

Student success in dental competition

Plymouth University news: Run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Dental Skills Competition 2015 allows final year dental students to demonstrate their clinical skills

Professor Hisham Khalil with students in theatre

Principal Fellowship for medical and dental school professor

Plymouth University news: In recognition of his skills and experience as a clinical educator, Professor Hisham Khalil from Plymouth University has been made a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Biomedical research

Review addresses value and waste in biomedical research

Plymouth University news: Some studies suggest that as much as 85 per cent of investment in biomedical research is wasted - a review published in The Lancet with input from Plymouth University addresses the issues

Children at nursery

Study shows impact of poverty and gender on children’s welfare

Plymouth University news: A new research paper by a Plymouth University academic shows that children all over the world are more likely to be at risk if they’re female and below the poverty line.

Helen Lederer

Actress and comedienne heads for Plymouth International Book Festival

Plymouth University news: Actress and comedienne Helen Lederer, whose credits include some of the most popular TV shows of the past 30 years, is coming to the South West for the fourth Plymouth International Book Festival

Bidisha

Asylum campaigner and writer to talk at 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival

Plymouth University news: Internationally renowned asylum campaigner and broadcaster Bidisha will be among the leading literary figures at the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival

Iain Stewart

Academic hosts BBC4 documentary about oil production

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s Professor Iain Stewart fronts a ground-breaking BBC4 series charting the history and influence of oil production.