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Pioneering GP practice celebrates 1,000th patient

Plymouth University news: The Cumberland GP Practice, an innovative joint venture between Plymouth University and Plymouth Community Healthcare, has welcomed the arrival of baby Grace as its 1,000th patient
27 October 2014
Delving inside the minds of dancers

Plymouth University News: The mental imagery and preparation used by performers to push the boundaries of contemporary dance is to be analysed in a study led by Plymouth University.
24 October 2014
Sailors set course for top spot at student championships

Plymouth University news: The tenth annual BUCS Fleet Sailing Championship returns to the city’s shores.
23 October 2014
Former Poet Laureate heads for Plymouth

Plymouth University News: Sir Andrew Motion comes to Plymouth University to tell audiences why poetry is as important as ever in the digital generation
22 October 2014
More children should brush their teeth to halt tooth decay and gum disease

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University dental academic Professor Liz Kay has contributed to NICE guidelines on children's oral health, published today
22 October 2014
World-first film aims to improve children’s oral health

Plymouth University news: For the first time in the world, immersive vision technology has been used to produce an animated film designed to improve the oral health of children, involving dental health professionals and aimed at five to seven year-olds
22 October 2014
General Medical Council commissions first UK-wide evaluation of medical revalidation

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University leads a team commissioned by the General Medical Council to carry out the first UK-wide evaluation of medical revalidation
21 October 2014
What the authors say about #PIBF2014

Plymouth University News: Ahead of the Plymouth International Book Festival, read what three of the authors who will grace its opening weekend will be bringing to Plymouth University
16 October 2014
Authors hoping to inspire their audiences

Plymouth University News: International bestsellers Joanna Trollope and Will Self give a flavour of what Plymouth International Book Festival visitors can expect as the 2014 event gets underway
16 October 2014
Transforming typewriters for the digital generation

Plymouth University News: Plymouth University graduate Joe Hounsham has transformed an antique typewriter for the digital generation, and won an award from IBM for his efforts
15 October 2014
Artist prepares to create a splash

Plymouth University News: Underwater wheelchair artist Sue Austin becomes Artist in Residence at Plymouth University Marine Institute
14 October 2014
Plymouth academics WISE up for awards

Plymouth University News: Two Plymouth University academics have been nominated for national awards in recognition of their efforts to inspire women and girls to pursue study and careers in the sciences
13 October 2014