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Academic contributes to new book highlighting urgency of the climate emergency
Ian Bailey, Professor of Environmental Politics at the University of Plymouth, is among the experts who have written chapters for a new book released to coincide with COP26
New project to develop new community-led social prescribing
The University of Plymouth is leading new research that will investigate if and how social prescribing might be broadened and offered outside of the NHS.
Plymouth women suffering from pelvic girdle pain following childbirth invited to trial support shorts
Researchers are looking for 60 women from the local area who have been suffering with pelvic girdle pain for three months or more since childbirth to take part in a new study testing customised pelvic support shorts as an innovative alternative treatment.
The Princess Royal sees Plymouth’s marine industry and innovation in action
HRH The Princess Royal has visited the University of Plymouth to learn more about its pioneering efforts to protect and enhance the marine environment.
University launches educational film series based upon landmark legal cases
A team in the School of Society and Culture has launched a new film series dramatising some of the most foundational cases in the country's legal system
National award for careers engagement teams
The University of Plymouth and Babcock are celebrating success at the TARGET jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021
Ashfords LLP Scholarship winners celebrate at Graduation
Ashfords LLP Scholarship winners celebrate at Graduation
Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia - mirtazapine - is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
Parkinson's expert honoured with national award
Dr Camille Carroll has won the Tom Isaacs Award, given by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute to recognise a researcher who has significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and has involved people with Parkinson’s in their work.
Deadline approaching for Devon Net Zero Innovation Fund applications
The Devon Net Zero Innovation Fund, run by the University of Plymouth, is offering grants of up to £7,500 to companies looking develop new products or services for the low carbon sector
Plymouth takes the lead as universities commit to climate action
Professor Judith Petts CBE, the University of Plymouth’s Vice-Chancellor, has led the development of a new set of climate commitments endorsed by 140 universities and released ahead of the COP26 conference.
Sociologist calls for national improvements on criminal rehabilitation
A University sociologist says more needs to be donw to support criminal rehabilitation after spending seven years researching the experience of people with criminal convictions at a Devon charity