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More focus needed on mental health of dental professionals
The University of Plymouth conducted the review for the General Dental Council, finding that more research needed to be done on mental health in the wider dental team.
New method to help GPs manage patients with multiple health conditions
The SHERPA model could be an effective tool for GP trainees, new research shows.
Keeping doctors and patients safe in the NHS – project extension to further explore remediation
RESTORE 2 will work with five NHS sites across the UK to optimise remediation – the range of interventions aimed at improving doctors’ performance if they slip below expected standards.
University-business collaborations awarded share of £100,000
Five research collaborations between academics and businesses have been chosen for the second round of the Research and Development Solutions Fund
Local and international impact sees academic awarded National Teaching Fellowship
received the accolade for a sustained track record of impact on teaching and learning in Higher Education at a local, national and international level.
Innovative process enables the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle battery components on a commercial scale
Altilium Metals Ltd is working with the University of Plymouth to develop a method through which the elements critical for EV batteries can be reused
Study provides first holistic assessment of plastic pollution in the Caribbean
A new study, led by the University of Plymouth, has provided the first holistic assessment of marine and land-based plastic pollution in the southern Caribbean and some of the environmental and human factors which might influence its distribution
Lockdown runner to complete 52km for University MS research
Evelyn Truter, 52, will be running 52km around Clevedon and surrounding villages in Somerset to raise money for MS research at the University of Plymouth.
Can an app improve the 12-week wait for mental health support?
A new project is investigating whether a digital health app, Wysa, can support people to manage their mental health and improve their resilience.
Mental toughness is knowing when to withdraw
Dr Jon Rhodes is a sports psychologist who focuses on mindset and grit. Here, he comments on Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the gymnastics team and all around finals, and why it’s important for everyone.
Developing autonomous technology to assess condition of seagrass beds
University of Plymouth news: A collaboration between HydroSurv Unmanned Survey (UK) Limited and the University of Plymouth, funded by Innovate UK, will develop autonomous technology to assess condition of seagrass beds.
£650,000 to develop healthcare leaders of the future
The Professional and Generic Skills (PGS) programme is a collaborative venture funded by Health Education England, and is set to run for another three years