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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
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
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
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
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 offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern
Plymouth University news: Fairtrade offerings are secured at Plymouth University thanks to Futures’ intern
Patients with abnormally fast heart rhythms to benefit from modification to treatment
Plymouth University news: A paper published in The Lancet shows that a modification to the Valsalva manoeuvre would be beneficial to the hundreds of patients who present at the Emergency Department with abnormally fast heart rates.
Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize
University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
Choral support for Brain Tumour Research at Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: A performance involving works from Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart and Bach has resulted in generous donations to research into brain tumours at Plymouth University
Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Plymouth University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Plymouth University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
First dental NIHR portfolio study in the South West achieves full recruitment
Plymouth University news: An over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease could be one step nearer, now that a dental clinical trial in the South West has recruited all the patients it needs
Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates
Plymouth University news: Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates