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Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows
Research by the University of Plymouth has shown that retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%
Multi-million pound initiative advances the sustainable management of UK’s marine resources
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Management of UK Marine Resources (SuMMeR CDT), is led by the University of Plymouth, and aims to deliver the next generation who will sustainably manage our marine resources
Slow progress on buffer zones designed to restrict coastal development
A new study by the University of Plymouth shows that since the concept of Coastal Change Management Areas (CCMAs) was introduced by the UK government in 2012, only 15% of coastal planning authorities in England have designated one
Students document the stories of people with lung disease
History and Illustration students work with people from Breathe Easy Plymouth to document their personal histories and create art
Earthquakes and extreme rainfall lead to a significant increase in the rates of landslides in Nepal
Researchers from the University of Plymouth have explored how extreme rainfall and earthquakes can induce landslide rates above and beyond those seen during a normal Himalaya monsoon season
Funding to further Plymouth’s work into antimicrobial discovery
The University of Plymouth is one step closer to discovering new antibiotics thanks to generous funding from the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF).
Dad’s experience of defying cancer becomes recommended resource for student nurses
Roland Monger was diagnosed with a malignant form of skin cancer five years ago, and is sharing his experience with student nurses to help them better understand a patient perspective.
New hub to help manage post-COVID symptoms through nutrition
The Nutrition and COVID-19 recovery knowledge hub is hosted by the University of Plymouth and supported by the British Dietetic Association.
Message in a bottle project highlights problem of ocean plastic to COP26 delegates
Scientists from the University of Plymouth are part of a project deploying plastic pollution tracking devices into the ocean around Scotland.
‘Dental student who spotted cancer saved my life – we must all know the signs’
John Sanders had a painless lump under his jaw and is encouraging people to check for signs as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month.
Extreme weather and earthquakes need greater attention when examining Nepal’s landslides
Scientists from the University of Plymouth helped to compile a database of almost 13,000 recorded monsoon-triggered landslides spanning a period of almost 30 years
Major international study to shape future of asthma treatment
Researchers from the University of Plymouth are part of a major international study to assess the benefits of new medications for asthma.