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Tropical forests may be approaching a critical high-temperature threshold
University of Plymouth news: A study published in Nature, co-authored by Associate Professor in Terrestrial Ecology Dr Sophie Fauset, has found some tropical leaves are already reaching temperatures at which they can no longer function.
Digital exclusion is leaving coastal communities behind
University of Plymouth news: Two leading University of Plymouth researchers are shining a light on causes of deprivation in coastal communities, aiming to raise awareness of issues that are not well understood currently.
Study uncovers potential new source of genetic mutations that cause neurodegenerative disease
University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers co-led by the University has discovered an additional cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington’s disease
University prepares to welcome healthcare students into landmark £33million facility
University of Plymouth news: InterCity Place, overlooking the city’s railway station, has been transformed through a £33million project that has breathed new life into one of Plymouth’s most iconic buildings.
Project focuses on decarbonisation of the fashion and textile industry
University of Plymouth news: The new £1.6million Future Fibres Network+ will build on the University’s extensive research into the sustainability of the fashion industry
Hidden moles in hidden holes
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have identified two types of mole which they believe have been living undiscovered in the mountains of eastern Turkey for as many as 3 million years.
Academic interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific
University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves OBE was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific about her inspirations and ambitions, as well as her pioneering offshore renewable energy research
New policy research unit to improve dementia prevention, diagnosis and care
University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading the new NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit, which will produce research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, care service, and workforce needs.
Intensive care trial that could save thousands of lives enrols 10,000th participant
University of Plymouth news: The UK-ROX trial, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research, is testing whether giving a lower concentration of oxygen than usual to people on ventilators may be beneficial
Project assesses wider ecological benefits of UK’s first offshore mussel farm
University of Plymouth news: The Ropes to Reefs project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm
Underwater camera network to monitor the habitat needs of juvenile fish
University of Plymouth news: A new project, funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme, will fill important knowledge gaps about the essential habitats required by species including bass and mullet
Leading nursing and midwifery figures attend Student Wellbeing Conference
The University of Plymouth has hosted a conference focused on the wellbeing of students who will become future nurses, midwives, and nursing associates.