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New Girlguiding badge set to inspire next generation of health professionals
Academics from the University of Plymouth have created a new Girlguiding badge designed to inspire the next generation of podiatrists across the UK, as well as deliver life skills during lockdown.
Plymouth Powerful Women
A University-supported project celebrating women in Plymouth launches on International Women's Day
£1.6m funding to explore how digital resources can support older people’s health
The three-year project is a collaboration between the University of Stirling and University of Plymouth’s Centre for Health Technology.
Academic contributes to first global classification of Earth’s ecosystems
Dr Louise Firth, Lecturer in Marine Ecology in the University of Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences, is among the authors of the Global Typology of Ecosystems, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
€4million project uses cutting edge technology to enhance the habitats of key fish species
The FISH INTEL project is being led by the University of Plymouth and supported by €2.8million from the European Regional Development Fund via the Interreg France (Channel) England programme.
Unique book contains children’s self-penned experiences of COVID-19 restrictions
Amid plans to ease lockdown in the UK, children worldwide have shared their experiences of COVID-19 restrictions in a unique e-book launched on 1 March.
£1.7 million project enhances University’s expertise in electron microscopy
The University of Plymouth is investing more than £1.7million to enhance its world-leading research – and engagement with businesses – through electron microscopy.
University's Digital Writing Café featured in national report on online education
The University's Digital Writing Cafe has been highlighted in a new report by the Office for Students.
Professor receives national award for excellence in transplantation
Professor Matthew Cramp has won the Excellence in Transplantation Award as part of the 2021 UK Awards for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation.
Sir Roger Deakins under the spotlight with University film students
Sir Roger Deakins CBE took part in a two-hour online talk and Q&A with academics and students at the University.
Historian named as joint winner of prestigious national prize
Dr Louis Halewood is chosen by the Institute of Historical Research as one of two winners for the 2020 Sir Julian Corbett Prize in Modern Naval History.
University and Plymouth Law Society host special employability forum for students and law firms
The University and Plymouth Law Society hosted a special careers Q&A to enable students to quiz law firms about the sector