Press office - University of Plymouth

15 July 2015

Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments

Plymouth University news: Scientists at Plymouth University have published a study which shows marine litter has the potential to undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments

15 July 2015

Superfast broadband has benefited Cornwall's economy by nearly £200M

Plymouth University news: Independent experts say Superfast broadband has benefited Cornwall's economy by nearly £200M

The Epilepsy Self Monitor (EpSMon) app is the first of its kind in the world

14 July 2015

Self-monitoring app fills gap left by cuts to NHS epilepsy monitoring

Plymouth University news: Routine epilepsy monitoring has been cut from the NHS, but an app developed by Plymouth University, the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action will help those with epilepsy to self-monitor their condition

13 July 2015

Coastal academies changing school cultures

Plymouth University news: Academies in some of the most socio-economically deprived areas of England are proving to be successful in raising academic achievement and aspirations among pupils, according to a new report from Plymouth University

13 July 2015

Immersing audiences in 360º film technology

Plymouth University news: A showcase of striking works by Plymouth University graduate Sue Austin will go on display for three days of interactive activities

13 July 2015

Plymouth influence on Irish doctor complaints report

Plymouth University news: The Medical Council of Ireland has published its report into an increase in complaints against doctors in Ireland, and the report is influenced by similar work carried out by researchers from Plymouth University

DNA molecule (credit: By Christoph Bock (Max Planck Institute for Informatics) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

10 July 2015

Conference explores impact of environmental agents on DNA

Plymouth University news: The 38th Annual Conference of UKEMS (the UK branch of the European Environmental Mutagen Society) is being staged at Plymouth University

Christian Burden, Director of Development at the University

10 July 2015

Interview in The Fundraiser highlights charity partnership success

Plymouth University news: In an interview with The Fundraiser, Plymouth University Director of Development Christian Burden talks about how the University has developed its working partnership with charity Brain Tumour Research

9 July 2015

Student receives award for science communication

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University student is to receive a prestigious national award in recognition of her work to proactively generate interest in geology and the sciences

8 July 2015

Plymouth University celebrates launch of new Faculty of Physician Associates

Plymouth University news: The Royal College of Physicians has announced the creation of the Faculty of Physician Associates, news welcomed by staff and students from the physician associate training programme at Plymouth University

8 July 2015

Student nurse-patient engagement programme is national first

Plymouth University news: In the first of its kind in the country, Plymouth University has unveiled a new patient engagement programme that puts nursing students at the heart of GP groups in the South West

Dr Julian Archer, lead researcher on the medical revalidation evaluation project

8 July 2015

Revalidation survey will 'really understand what people do in practice', says survey lead in BMJ interview

Plymouth University news: in an interview in BMJ Careers, Dr Julian Archer says that his work surveying doctors to evaluate medical revalidation will help regulators to better understand and fine tune the process