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Top ten ranking for the University of Plymouth in national green league
The University of Plymouth is ranked ninth in the 2021 People and Planet University League.
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Burrowing snakes have far worse eyesight than their ancestors
An international team of scientists – led by the Natural History Museum and the University of Plymouth – has demonstrated that burrowing snakes have undergone extensive vision gene loss over tens of millions of years of evolutionary history
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Primary pupils meet astronaut as part of University outreach competition
Four lucky primary school pupils have met British astronaut Tim Peake.
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Innovative plankton monitoring tool holds key to assessing health of ocean life
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have helped to create the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool, a free, online tool to make complex plankton datasets easier and more accessible for all
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Blue Carbon Artist in Residence aims to strengthen links between city and sea
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a new project through which the UK’s first Blue Carbon Artist in Residence will aim to engage local residents and visitors with the wonders of the marine environment.
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Volcanic eruptions drove severe mass extinction, say scientists
New research involving the University of Plymouth examined the effects of volcanism on ocean chemistry during a period of extreme environmental change around 450 million years ago.
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University partners with Heathrow to support passengers with dementia
The University of Plymouth has partnered with Heathrow Airport to launch new guidance to support passengers with dementia through air travel.
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International award recognises researcher’s focus on pain in ageing
Professor Patricia Schofield has been awarded the prize for distinguished service by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
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Collaborative project launched to nurture future BAME female professors
The University is one of six to be awarded funding to collaborate on a project looking to support BAME PGR students progress in higher education careers
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How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
A study by academics from the University of Plymouth has investigated the experience of dental staff providing urgent care during the pandemic, and identified potential priority areas as the sector moves forward.
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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows
Research by the University of Plymouth has shown that retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%
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Multi-million pound initiative advances the sustainable management of UK’s marine resources
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SuMMeR CDT), is led by the University of Plymouth, and aims to deliver the next generation who will sustainably manage our marine resources
