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National award highlights University’s commitment to gender equality

University of Plymouth news: The University has been recognised for its dedication to gender equality with a Silver Athena Swan Award.

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InterCity Place shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Awards

University of Plymouth news: InterCity Place is on the regional shortlist in the Refurbishment and Revitalisation category of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Awards for 2024.

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The research method that’s helping to transform the food system

University of Plymouth news: The new Synergy toolkit highlights examples of ‘co-production’ and how it can help to tackle the problems behind where and how we access food.

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University contributes to government review of medical devices

University of Plymouth news: Professor Daniel Martin is among the experts to work on the independent review published by the Department of Health and Social Care

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Study offers new insights into earliest stages of brain tumour development

Dr Claudia Barros and her research team at the University of Plymouth have uncovered 'readying' processes which occur just prior to brain tumour onset, but which could be vital for tumour growth.

Judith Rowbotham, Visiting Research Fellow

The Princess and THAT photograph

PR opinion: The Princess and THAT Photograph. A view from Royal historian, Dr Judith Rowbotham.

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What should we do with ageing marine structures?

University of Plymouth news: What should we do with ageing marine structures?Dr Anaëlle Lemasson co-authored a comment article in Nature saying current legislation needs to be revised.

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Working from home isn’t enough, new report says

Working mothers need more than flexibility to help their wellbeing and manage work/life balance, according to a new report co-led by the University of Plymouth.

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Graduate’s free magazine is empowering women nationwide

A University of Plymouth graduate has launched a successful platform for women to tell their unfiltered, unedited stories. Inspired by her own experiences of misogyny, Melissa Hawkins, who studied English with Publishing, launched Disgraceful magazine.

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Study explores if Fukushima’s radioactive water could pose lasting threat to humans and the environment

University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests more detailed research is needed to determine whether radioactive water being released from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor, as part of a sanctioned programme, could result in long-term harm

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South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank

University of Plymouth news - South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank

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Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre

University of Plymouth news: Young man with inoperable brain tumour visits University research centre. Jack Carter came to meet scientists focused on finding a cure.