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How digital health solutions can equip us against future pandemics - online showcase
In the lead up to the G7, an online event is set to highlight how Cornish eHealth businesses and new technologies can tackle some of the most pertinent health challenges today.The eHealth Innovation Summit 2021 will take place online on Wednesday 9 June.
New book explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer, from the University of Plymouth, has published a new book highlighting the grave challenges facing global biodiversity and the actions which need to be taken to preserve it
Artists unveiled for Plymouth Contemporary 2021
Twenty nine artists have been chosen for the third Plymouth Contemporary, hosted by the University, The Box and KARST
“I was close to death” – Mum shares pregnancy sickness experience to highlight importance of new study
A mum who was severely malnourished due to a pregnancy sickness condition has told of her ordeal; hoping it will encourage expectant mums to inform a new study at the University of Plymouth.
Social media and science combine to show how ship’s plastic cargo dispersed from Florida to Norway
A ship’s container lost overboard in the North Atlantic has resulted in printer cartridges washing up everywhere from the coast of Florida to northern Norway, researchers at the University of Plymouth found.
Drones provide bird’s eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists - including researchers at the University of Plymouth - used drones to provide a synchronised bird’s eye view of what seabirds see and how their behaviour changes depending on the movement of tidal flows.
Cell adaptation in critically ill could be difference between life and death, new study shows
The new study led by Dr Helen McKenna shows early signs that cells in some critically ill patients actually adapt to their conditions by producing energy more efficiently.
University ranked among world’s top 25 – and 1st for marine – in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
The University of Plymouth has been named as one of the top 25 institutions globally – and 1st for marine – in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
Photography student releases book to highlight the issue of food poverty
Student Harry Gennard has released a book on food insecurity with all proceeds due to go to a charity working to address it
Santander Universities to support Plymouth students for a further three years
The University of Plymouth will be supported by Santander Universities for a further three years, affording students a range of development and employability opportunities
New research finds tourism sector at risk from ‘lone wolf’ terror attacks
A new research paper, led by a tourism expert in the School of Business, has called for urgent action to address shortcomings in tourism risk management
Experimental antiviral proves effective in halting spread and damage of COVID-19
Scientists from the United States National Institutes of Health and the University of Plymouth showed that an experimental antiviral drug can significantly decrease levels of the virus causing COVID-19 and the damage it causes in the lungs