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Academics contribute to policy advice on nature and coastlines

Researchers from the University of Plymouth have contributed to international policy briefings showing how Malaysia’s coastal infrastructure can not only protect humans and property but also make space for nature

A 3D surface plot of fluctuating pixel brightness in the video of an embryo with the highest peaks, which are orange, indicating the brightest pixels (Credit Oli Tills, University of Plymouth)

Cutting edge technique uses fluctuations in video pixels to measure energy use of developing embryos

Researchers at the University of Plymouth have developed a cutting edge technique which enables them to instantly examine the biological traits and behaviours of developing embryos as an energy signature, rather than focusing on individual characteristics

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Maritime cyber innovation wins at UK government’s cyber security event

The Maritime Cyber Risk Assessment (MaCRA) framework, developed by researchers from the University of Plymouth’s Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group, has triumphed in a competition run by the National Cyber Security Centre.

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Free talks to share how nutrition can aid COVID-19 recovery

The talks are open to everyone, and particularly for people who have or are living with the effects of COVID-19, and their carers.

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New research explores people’s experience of anxiety in Parkinson’s

Anxiety amplifies the physical signs of Parkinson’s disease, according to people who experience both conditions.

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University supports Plymouth’s Dementia Action Week

Organisations across Plymouth are holding local events to encourage more people in the city to become dementia friends

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Using green social prescribing to prevent and tackle mental ill health

Researchers are investigating whether prescribing nature can help prevent and tackle mental ill health.

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Electron microscopy brings seeds to life as part of new touring exhibition

A pair of University academics have played a key role in a new national exhibition, Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature

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Academics contribute to new report highlighting nature’s potential to fight climate change and biodiversity loss

Researchers from the University of Plymouth are among the authors of a major new report by the British Ecological Society into the potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change and benefit biodiversity in the UK

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University leads training to help NHS respond to stress and burnout

The Professional Nurse Advocates (PNA) programme equips professionals to listen and understand challenges and demands of fellow colleagues

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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.

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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