Press office news tagged research

Anorexia of ageing

Greater production of ‘feeling full’ hormone could be responsible for weight loss in the elderly

Plymouth University news: A study that might hold the key to why octogenarians are prone to losing weight has been conducted by a Plymouth University academic.

Huntington's disease skydive

One giant leap for Huntington’s disease research

Plymouth University news: Charly Honey, 24, who has been diagnosed with Huntington's disease, is to lead a group of local fundraisers in a skydive to help raise money for research into the condition at Plymouth University

Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay, with constituent Joanne Martin and Brain Tumour Research fundraiser Peter Jordan, at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University

Torbay MP supports desperately needed world-beating research in the South West

Plymouth University news: Local MP Kevin Foster is impressed and inspired by the research carried out into brain tumours at Plymouth University and its Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence

A nesting male ocellated wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus) collecting algal fragments to build its nest - image credit: Natascia Tamburello

Study provides first evidence of acidification’s impact on wild fish reproductive behaviour

University of Plymouth news: Ocean acidification could have a dramatic impact on the reproductive behaviour of fish, a new international study led by the University of Palermo and the University of Plymouth shows.

Left to right: Professor Neil Avent and Professor Robert Fern (PUPSMD), David Fursdon Esq (Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon) and Mr Denis Wilkins, Chair of the Peninsula Medical Foundation

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon visits medical laboratory development

Plymouth University news: Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon sees new research laboratories under construction at Plymouth University as "a huge commitment towards the future of the region"

Patient centred coordinated care

Launch of first free and comprehensive web-based data resource of measures for person centred care

Plymouth University news: With patient centred care at the centre of health policy, a new, free resource is welcomed by those responsible for instigating and implementing health policy

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Melody, album sales and lyrics provide basis for unique tribute to David Bowie

Plymouth University news: David Bowie’s music, lyrics and album sales will be transformed for a unique tribute to the global icon, created by Plymouth University and Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, taking place at this summer’s Port Eliot Festival

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New genealogical databases to determine family cancer links could be rolled out further

Plymouth University news: The use of large family history databases to determine a person’s likelihood of developing cancer has been well received in a recent study – and further trials should be conducted to see if their use is possible elsewhere.

Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival 2016

Plymouth University signs research and education partnership with Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory

Plymouth University news: Students and academics from Plymouth University will get the opportunity to work alongside some of Russia’s leading musical innovators thanks to a new partnership with the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory

Mayflower Community Impact Day when the community comes together to do a bit of a grounds makeover to help improve the school campus and outdoor learning environment for the benefit of the children.

England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

Plymouth University news: Children from 125 schools across the South West on England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by Natural England and delivered by Plymouth University

The Round Room at Port Eliot where the Superposition performance will take place - credit: Michael Bowles

Plymouth University takes amazing appliances of science to the Port Eliot Festival

Plymouth University news: A musical tribute to David Bowie, a duet for mezzo soprano and quantum supercomputer, and a showcase of robotics and coastal research will be among the highlights as Plymouth University merges the creative arts and sciences

A D-Wave 1000 Qubit Quantum Processor - Image Courtesy of D-Wave Systems Inc

Soprano and quantum computer combine for world first performance

Plymouth University news: The world premiere of a duet between a mezzo soprano and a $15million quantum supercomputer – created by a Plymouth University composer – will take place at the 2016 Port Eliot Festival