Press office news
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From earthquakes to engineering – students take part in fourth Girls into Geoscience
The University of Plymouth has hosted its fourth Girls into Geoscience, with 80 students from across the UK attending the two-day event
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All-female crew sail round Britain to raise awareness of plastics in our oceans
eXXpedition Round Britain, a voyage starting and finishing at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Station, will see a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution, and run awareness-raising events around the British coastline
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Students urged to register in advance for priority advice and support ahead of A level results
Students wanting to gain a place at the University of Plymouth this September will be able to begin accessing tailored support through the University’s advance clearing registration system
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“So much more than morning sickness” – conference to help combat Duchess’s pregnancy condition
Severe pregnancy sickness condition HG affects around 15,000 women each year – including, in both of her pregnancies, the Duchess of Cambridge. Now a PhD student is leading an international conference to help improve associated treatment.
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Question Time is broadcast from The House
The BBC’s flagship political debate programme Question Time, hosted by David Dimbleby, has been broadcast from the University of Plymouth
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Students’ book shows value of good food and exercise
A group of students from the University of Plymouth has put together a book for primary school children – A Taste of the World with Bertie – to highlight the importance of healthy eating and exercise.
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Plymouth student to contribute to dental care in Peru
Plymouth University news: Using clinical skills he has learned while studying, dental student Jack Slaymaker is looking forward to making a difference to oral health in Peru
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Neural stem cell placement for student
Plymouth University news: An internationally-respected University of Plymouth research team which is investigating neural stem cells has provided a research opportunity for a biochemistry graduate from the University of Bristol
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Students win city-wide awards for volunteering work
University of Plymouth students Abby William and Claire Moss have won their respective categories at the Plymouth Inspiring Volunteer Awards.
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Prize for university entrepreneur connecting students with local businesses
Student entrepreneur Jerome Kennard has won the latest Soup event, brought to the South West by GAIN at the University of Plymouth, with his venture ERLY, which helps students find work experience with local businesses
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University signs up to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Plymouth has signed a voluntary commitment to use its world-leading research and teaching to support the implementation of one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
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Could sleep affect weight gain in pregnancy?
Plymouth University news: The Nutrition Society has supported a biomedical sciences student in her project which asks the question - could sleep affect weight gain in pregnancy?