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Study explores secondary school admissions

Plymouth University news: The techniques parents use when determining the best secondary school for their children are to be explored in a new study by Plymouth University

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Public invited to engage with energy research

Plymouth University news: Research which aims to transform people’s energy usage, in an attempt to promote carbon reduction, will be showcased in a free public event at Plymouth University

A fungus gnat (magnification x220). Image: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre

Students given an insight into the world around us

Plymouth University news: Almost 600 A-level students will be getting up close and personal with science as part of a series of events at Plymouth University

Ivan Chermayeff

Exhibition captures the nature of graphic design

Plymouth University news: Designs and creative output by one of the world’s greatest living graphic designers are to go on show during a public exhibition at Plymouth University

88 per cent of those who used Brush DJ said it encouraged them to brush their teeth for longer

An app twice a day keeps the dentist away

Plymouth University news: Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that use of Brush DJ, a tooth brushing app, not only results in better oral health routines for children but also has a role to educate and inform

Megan Crawford

Accolade for Institute of Education director

Plymouth University news: The Director of Plymouth University’s Institute of Education, Professor Megan Crawford, has received a Distinguished Service Award from the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS)

Service users at the Plymouth Highbury Trust with staff from the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise and dental students from the University

Innovative Plymouth learning disability dental project to be showcased at international conference

Plymouth University news: Dental experts from Plymouth are to present an oral health awareness project by and for adults with learning disabilities, at this year's Association for Dental Education in Europe conference

nicole parish

Postgraduate autism researcher shortlisted for national award

Plymouth University news: A postgraduate student whose research focuses on team working in the diagnosis of autism is one of six PhD students vying to win the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

John Eddison

Academic appointed to French animal welfare group

Plymouth University news: A senior academic from Plymouth University has been appointed to a body advising the French government on best practice in animal welfare

Photo credit Bakir/Thompson/University of Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre

Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products

University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth

Kate Kirtley from the Family Nurse Partnership in Plymouth, right, with parents Stacey Eyre and Stephen Dyer

Funding for toddlers’ oral health pilot study

Plymouth University news: The Medical Research Council has provided funding for a pilot study which aims to address the ongoing problems in children's oral health, especially in communities of social deprivation

Fairtrade matters

Fairtrade offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern

Plymouth University news: Fairtrade offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern