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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.

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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

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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

The University is leading a project that will create a network of underwater cameras along the region’s coasts and estuaries

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

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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.

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University shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards in recognition of commitment to climate action

University of Plymouth news: The University has been named among the finalists in the 2030 Climate Action, Tomorrow’s Employees, and Reporting with Influence categories of the Green Gown Awards 2023

Sunset Offshore Wind Turbine in a Wind farm under construction of England coast, UK. Image courtesy of Getty Images.  

Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

University of Plymouth news - Great South West leads UK Clean Energy Growth

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The Road to Net Zero

University of Plymouth news: Leading on sustainability for Universities UK

Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week

Microplastics and maritime cyber expertise showcased in Parliament

University of Plymouth news: Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week

Extreme Loading on Floating Offshore Wind Turbine under Complex Environmental Conditions

£7.5million investment to drive innovation and impact in offshore renewables

University of Plymouth news: The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has secured funding that will reinforce its position at the forefront of the UK’s net zero revolution

Deep-sea coral reefs provide homes for many other species like this basket star, fish and soft corals. Image courtesy of the NERC funded Deep Links Project – University of Plymouth, University of Oxford, NGS, JNCC.

Scientists develop novel approach to help map diverse habitats and species in the unexplored deep ocean

University of Plymouth news: An international team of researchers has developed a novel solution to mapping the southern hemisphere’s deep ocean which they hope will fill gaps in knowledge around the species and habitats it contains

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Conference highlights climate challenges facing coastal communities

University of Plymouth news: The first ever UK Coastal Research Conference highlighted many of the challenges facing coastal communities as a result of the changing climate