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RSVP Bhangra

Entertainment aims to strike a chord at Big Festival Weekend

Plymouth University news: A performance by one of the UK’s top Bhangra bands and the premiere of a new piece for orchestra and electronics will be among the musical highlights of a weekend of festivities at Plymouth University

Camping research

Study links camping to happy, healthy children

Plymouth University news: Children who camp at least once a year are considered by their parents to go on and do better at school, as well as being healthier and happier, according to research by Plymouth University and the Camping and Caravanning Club

A dental student applies a fluoride varnish for a patient with head and neck cancer

Dental student project addresses the role of the dentist in head and neck cancer

Plymouth University news: Dental students have created a resource for local patients with head and neck cancer to share their experiences and improve access to post-operation dental care

Expert judges of the dental student community projects. Left to right: Stephen Hancocks OBE, Bridget Ashton, Rob Nelder and Kevin Elliston

National Smile Month shows dental student projects having impact in the community

Plymouth University news: Dental students have created real impact with a wide range of community-based projects

iCub

From Babies to Robots - new book reveals the link between robot and child development

Plymouth University news: Professor Angelo Cangelosi releases a new book on developmental robotics, which examines the similarity between robots and the study of child development

DJ Spooky

Artist brings blend of innovative Antarctic artworks to Plymouth

Plymouth University news: An internationally renowned composer, multimedia artist, and writer is coming to Plymouth University to talk about a project which uses innovative new ways to explore the planet’s remotest continent

Team navigating their way across Dartmoor on an ETE Leadership Award programme

Partnership offers leadership opportunities to students

Plymouth University news: A partnership offers leadership opportunities to students

Down Skinner

Students earn membership of leading international society

Plymouth University news: Two final year students from Plymouth University have been awarded membership of a prestigious international body in recognition of the outstanding quality of their work

‘A View Of Delft (after Vermeer)’ by Dominic Marcellus-Temple

Fine art for all to see

Plymouth University news: Fine art for all to see - the upcoming ‘Emergence’ exhibition is curated by second year fine art students from Plymouth University and will take place at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel and the Council House, from 11 to 29 May 2015.

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Plymouth researchers contribute to epilepsy app

Plymouth University news: A new app designed to help those with epilepsy assess the risk of an attack between visits to the doctor, has been developed by a team from Plymouth University, SUDEP Action and the NHS in Cornwall

BMJ

Partnership initiative wins dementia accolade

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Devon Partnership NHS Trust were named Dementia Team of the Year at the 2015 British Medical Journal awards.

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Plymouth to play enhanced role in ESRC's Festival of Social Science

University of Plymouth news: The University has forged a partnership with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which will see it expanding its role in a major national festival taking place this autumn