Press office news tagged research
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.
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
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
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.
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"
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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