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Fathers face negative bias over quest for work-life balance, study suggests
Fathers face ‘forfeits’ when applying for part-time employment and in the workplace, with questions over their commitment and suspicion regarding their quest for a work-life balance, according to a study by the University of Plymouth
International survey on the use of zebrafish in research highlights opportunities for refinement
Plymouth University news: The largest survey on the use of zebrafish in research leads to better understanding of common practices and areas for refinement
Encouraging signs for potential new antibiotic
Plymouth University news: A study led by the University of Plymouth demonstrates for the first time that epidermicin could be a viable alternative to existing antimicrobial agents
GWave tests new device in COAST Lab
Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
Computer music researcher invited to speak at the Royal Institution of Great Britain
Plymouth University news: Eduardo Miranda, Professor of Computer Music whose research aims to unlock the secrets of the mind through music, has been invited to address patrons and supporters of the Royal Institution of Great Britain
New climate index based on atmospheric pressure produces more accurate predictions of storm wave conditions
Plymouth University news: A new climate index controlling storm wave activity along the Atlantic coast of Europe has been proposed by coastal researchers from Plymouth University, in collaboration with colleagues from three institutions in France
China agreements for University of Plymouth emphasise international reputation
Plymouth University news: Southern Medical University in China has entered into research and teaching agreements with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Report on new estimates of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population of England
Plymouth University news: In order for Public Health England to provide services appropriate to the needs of the LGB population in England, researchers from Plymouth University have produced a new report on estimating the size of the LGB population
The iSPER Brexit Series offers academic insight on impact of leaving the EU
Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has today launched an initiative which sees leading academics endeavouring to provide policy makers and the public with an informed insight into the Brexit debate
NHS opening doors for digital innovators in the South West
Plymouth University news: A health app developer from the University of Plymouth whose work joined the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, will as a result receive support from the South West Academic Health Science Network
Abnormally-fast heart rate technique study showcased for NIHR 10th anniversary
Plymouth University news: The National Institute for Health Research has chosen a project managed by the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University to showcase in celebration of its 10th anniversary
New research may pave the way for peripheral nerve damage repair
Plymouth University news: New research from Plymouth University means a better understanding of how peripheral nerves self-repair, leading to hope of an effective treatment for the estimated one in ten people over 55 in the UK affected by the condition