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Why have more people complained to the General Medical Council about their doctor?
Plymouth University news: Enquiries made by the general public to the General Medical Council about doctors’ fitness to practise rose from 5,168 in 2007 to 10,347 in 2012. Plymouth produces a GMC report to explain why
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Viral relics show cancer's footprint on our evolution
University of Plymouth news: Cancer has left its ‘footprint’ on our evolution, according to a study which examined how the relics of ancient viruses are preserved in the genomes of 38 mammal species.
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Your Space project earns two national awards for Plymouth partnership
Plymouth University news: a partnership that breathes new life into empty shops and spaces has picked up two major awards for its impact upon the city.
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Tackling gender barriers with Girls into Geosciences
University of Plymouth news: Schools from across the country will be attending a conference aimed at inspiring girls to consider careers in science industries and research, and to break down some of the gender barriers that exist.
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Leading scientists express concern over micro plastics in the ocean
Plymouth University news: Microplastics are becoming an increased concern because of their widespread presence in the oceans and the potential physical risks they pose to organisms.
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Student survey leads to charity donation from University
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and its Students’ Union (UPSU) have donated more than £21,000 to Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Fisherman scraping the bottom of the barrel in the English Channel
Plymouth University news: Decades of overfishing in the English Channel has resulted in the removal of many top predators from the sea and left fishermen ‘scraping the barrel’.
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Amazing Grace!
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth employee has ‘wiped the floor clean’ winning the top prize in a national competition for cleaning professionals.
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Pioneering dental ambassador scheme for adults with learning disabilities
Plymouth University news: Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise has joined forces with Plymouth Highbury Trust to develop an innovative dental ambassador scheme for adults with learning disabilities
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Working Smart - social enterprise and social media
Working Smart - social enterprise and social media, 18 July 2014
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New app widens opportunities for dementia assessment
Plymouth University news: A team of clinicians from Plymouth, UK, and Sydney, Australia, have launched ACEmobile - a free-to-use app to support the assessment of dementia, worldwide.
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Plymouth U3A annual showcase
Plymouth U3A Annual Showcase, 14 July 2014
