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Jasmine Bayly, 15, and her dog Pepsie

Teenager welcomes new University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre

University of Plymouth news: 15-year-old Jasmine Bayly from Plymouth, who has an inoperable brain tumour, has welcomed the launch of the new University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence.

The University's Brain Tumour Research team

Historic Brain Tumour Research partnership launched

Plymouth University news: An historic partnership between charity Brain Tumour Research and Plymouth University has been launched in the fight against this most devastating condition

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Export study wins awards at the double

Plymouth University News: A Plymouth University study examining the impact of Government promotional programmes on small firms’ export practices has won two awards at an international research conference

Dental students give toddlers tips on health pizza toppings

Dental students support parents and toddlers on healthy eating

Plymouth University news: Dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry are working with parents and toddlers in Plymouth to promote healthy eating and good oral health

Chesil Beach

Coastal communities face winter threat

Plymouth University News: Scientists from Plymouth University have warned that communities along South West shorelines could be under threat in coming months because of the extent to which beaches have failed to recover following the storms of last winter

It is proposed that a national licensing examination be introduced for doctors

Scoping exercise for national licensing examinations for doctors in the UK

Plymouth University news: The General Medical Council has commissioned Plymouth University to scope potential methods for the proposed national licensing examinations for doctors in the UK

Hugo Swire

Students briefed on UK foreign policy

Plymouth University News: Government Minister Hugo Swire has spoken about the nation’s stance on Hong Kong, Russia, Israel and the future of the European Union during an event for students at Plymouth University

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Dementia experts visit House of Lords

Plymouth University News: Plymouth University’s pioneering efforts to support rural communities in fighting dementia have been showcased to some of the UK’s most influential political figures

ALIZ-E robots

Social robots helping children with diabetes

Plymouth University News: Scientists announce the results of a four-and-half-year study showing that social robots are helping diabetic children to accept the nature of their condition and become more confident about their futures

Louise Belfield

National award for research to stop bone destruction and tooth loss in gum disease

Plymouth University news: Dental researchers receive a national award for their research project. which seeks to re-programme the immune system to stop bone destruction and tooth loss in severe gum disease.

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Studying links between EI and delinquency

Plymouth University News: Plymouth University study shows young women with high EI are more likely to engage in delinquency than those with less ability to regulate emotions

Professor Steve Rowland

Marine research funding success for the University and the city

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University receives £368,000 from the Natural Environment Research Council - part of a combined £1.4 million awarded to research institutions in the city