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Lauren Newell giving her end of placement presentation

University opens students’ options to career choices

Plymouth University news: University opens students’ options to career choices during summer placement

Tetris

New study reveals Tetris can block cravings

Plymouth University news: A new study by psychologists has found that playing Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can block cravings.

Female in tube

To brood or not to brood: Are marine organisms evolving to protect their offspring in response to ocean acidification?

Plymouth University news: Are marine organisms evolving to protect their offspring in response to ocean acidification?

One of the Summer Mix youngsters having a go at being a dentist

Youngsters get their teeth into dentistry

Plymouth University news: As part of this year's Summer Mix activities in Plymouth, young people in the city have had the chance to get hands-on experience of being a dentist and maintaining good oral health

Plymouth International Book Festival

Leading literary lights lined up for festival

Plymouth University news: Bestselling authors Judy Finnigan, Simon Scarrow and Peter James will be among the leading literary lights appearing at the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival, being staged at Plymouth University in October

Study indicates first steps towards preventing suicide attempts by offenders

Study indicates first steps towards preventing suicide attempts by offenders

Plymouth University news: A study led by Plymouth University has for the first time addressed the often neglected issue of suicide among offenders who have been recently released from prison

Summer School

Students head to Plymouth for summer schools

Plymouth University news: Students from China, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are picking up new skills and experiences thanks to a series of summer educational programmes at Plymouth University

Roy Lowry Ping Pong

Liquid nitrogen and ping-pong balls collide

University of Plymouth news: Scientists at the University of Plymouth have staged an eye-catching experiment involving liquid nitrogen and 1650 ping-pong balls in an attempt to inspire people about the power of science

This year's dental graduates from the University, who have all secured jobs

100 per cent employability for University of Plymouth dental graduates

University of Plymouth news: All 70 dental graduates and four dental nurses have secured jobs on graduating

Ocean Valour team Tom Rainey and Lawrence Walters

Double success for rowing duo

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University marine graduate Tom Rainey and crew mate Lawrence Walters are world's youngest to row the Atlantic Ocean from the US to the UK

Health research

Million pound postgraduate health research programme set to launch

Plymouth University news: A new postgraduate research programme, funded by Health Education England and the National Institute for Health Research

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Study shows parents are inclined to misjudge child happiness

Plymouth University news: Research by Plymouth University showed parents of 10 and 11-year-olds consistently overestimated their child’s happiness, while those with 15 and 16-year-olds were inclined to underestimate