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£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have contributed to a new report revealing that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus is having significant effects on fisheries and marine ecosystems
Scientists establish a means of using lasers to increase muon lifetime
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have suggested a means to at least double the muon’s lifetime, believing their theory will eventually benefit those working in fields such as geology, material science and particle physics
Pig vaccine candidate outperforms leading available treatment in new trials
University of Plymouth news: The trial showed the vaccine candidate – developed by a consortium including The Vaccine Group, the University of Plymouth and Moredun Scientific Limited – to be effective against a heterologous serotype of Streptococcus suis
Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife
University of Plymouth news: Our research shows how living walls – structures housing flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings – can significantly enhance the biodiversity within urban environments
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Education can help you change the world – all from your own home
Education can help you change the world – all from your own home: Michael Dillon is empowering people all over the world to explore the University's global health programme – now delivered exclusively online.
£3.7m project aims to provide unprecedented analysis of mesophotic coral reefs
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a five-year initiative, supported by public investment from the Natural Environment Research Council, will assess the response and resilience of mesophotic coral ecosystems to future climate change
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University and Babcock to drive skills development and economic growth
University of Plymouth news: A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Plymouth and Babcock International Group formalises decades of work into a strategic partnership between two of Plymouth’s largest employers
£3.7m study aims to improve understanding and detection of dangerous volcanic eruptions
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from our School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences are part of a major new project that aims to shed light on dangerous shifts in volcanic activity
Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones
University of Plymouth news: Led by the University of Plymouth, the largest study on home fingertip oxygen monitors suggests that measurement errors lead to potential delays in care and contribute to health disparities
Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice
University of Plymouth news: Free online nutrition clinic to provide health and diet advice. Dietetic students are offering free, tailored sessions to members of the public.
University supports Plymouth’s bid to be UK City of Culture
University of Plymouth news: The University is lending its support to Plymouth’s bid to be awarded the title of UK City of Culture 2029