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Behaviour change is essential to address the climate emergency
Professor of Sociology Alison Anderson contributes to a House of Lords report highlighting some of the steps needed to help meet climate change and net-zero targets
Research explores the potential for mechanical devices to clear the ocean of plastics
New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities removed can be comparatively low and they can also trap marine organisms.
Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that people with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis
University awarded funding to support health research in Plymouth
The University of Plymouth has been awarded funding to support health research with partners across the city into factors that create inequalities.
Partnership aims to inspire the autistic animators of the future
The workshops run by the University of Plymouth and DaniMation Entertainment encourage young people on the autism spectrum to develop their own animation from concept to completion
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise wins at the Business Leader Awards 2022
University of Plymouth news - Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise wins at the Business Leader Awards 2022
University celebrates first cohort of district nurses for 15 years
University of Plymouth news: University celebrates first cohort of district nurses for 15 years
Study links cold water shock to catastrophic coral collapse in the Eastern Pacific
University of Plymouth news: An international team of scientists has used 25 years of reef survey and sea surface temperature data to dermine that cold water shock has led to catastrophic coral collapse in the Eastern Pacific.
New study finds care home residents benefit from robot pets
University of Plymouth news: Robot pets help the wellbeing of care home residents and those with dementia.
Virtual technology aims to help young people feel more comfortable during hospital visits
Kyra Boyle, an MRes Digital Art and Technology student at the University of Plymouth, has developed an interactive tool that aims to help children and their families feel more comfortable during health visits
Graduation 2022 enables thousands to celebrate achievements
More than 6,000 graduates joined academics, family and friends to celebrate their achievements during the University of Plymouth’s Graduation Week
Devon companies awarded funding to pursue low carbon innovations
The University of Plymouth's Devon Net Zero Innovation Fund has provided funding for companies looking to develop products or services for the low carbon sector