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Sick notes

Differing GP approach to sick notes between mental and physical illness

Plymouth University news: A study has for the first time used real time data to reveal that GPs negotiate sick notes differently depending on whether a patient has a physical or mental illness

Sarah Gall with plastic debris recovered from a fulmar

New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life

The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.

George Eustice

Marine students quiz government minister

Government Minister George Eustice MP has answered questions on the European Union’s fisheries policies and other marine conservation issues during an event at Plymouth University

Robots as companions

University secures seven figure sum for international research mentor programme

Plymouth University news: More than one million euros have been secured for a number of international fellowships at Plymouth University to work on a range of projects across science, health and education.

City leaders gather for Phase Five announcement

Vision unveiled for Plymouth’s new IT hub

Plymouth University news: Plymouth Science Park, co-owned by Plymouth University, has announced a £7 million investment to create an IT hub for new businesses and graduate start ups.

PCO15

Submissions invited for major art exhibition

Plymouth University news: Submissions are now being invited for the Plymouth Contemporary Open 2015, which will see the best in up and coming creative talent showcased alongside works by nationally and internationally significant artists

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£10 million boost for South West businesses

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and SWMAS Ltd, with its bidding partner South West Water (SWW), received a £10 million grant from the £47 million of Regional Growth Fund (RGF) funding for the South West.

People

Milk teeth matter - family nurses and dental students get their teeth into oral hygiene

Plymouth University news: A group of dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have supported family nurses in Plymouth with training and an information pack about the care of milk teeth

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Dementia experts launch lecture series

Plymouth University news: Dementia experts from Plymouth University and beyond are to join forces to present a series of lectures on dementia and dementia care.

Koji Sekimizu

UN official sees maritime expertise in abundance

Plymouth University news: The leading official at the United Nations body responsible for global safety and security in the maritime industry has visited Plymouth University as part of the preparations for World Maritime Day 2015.

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Exploring similarities between literary classics

Plymouth University news: groundbreaking project sees daily messages posted on Twitter using words and phrases from John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Virginia Woolf’s The Waves

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Scientists seek to enhance satisfaction for multimedia users

Plymouth University news: Scientists seek to enhance satisfaction for multimedia users