Press office news tagged research
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PhD researcher wins prestigious STEM for Britain Award
University of Plymouth news: Anneliese Hodge won the Gold Award in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences category of the competition, the finals of which are held annually at the Houses of Parliament
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University celebrates a decade of funding for brain tumour research
University of Plymouth news: Over the past 10 years and more, the University’s research has been significant in helping advance understanding of brain tumours and develop potential treatments
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Increased rainfall and vegetation changes result in sediment shifts at the Roof of the World
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University are part of an international project which has explored how changes in the global climate are altering the behaviour of rivers as they flow from the Himalayas
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Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.
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University helps to lead calls for investment in coastal communities
University of Plymouth news: Research coordinated by the University is central to a new report that calls for a comprehensive strategy to tackle disadvantage and improve lives in coastal towns and cities
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Accelerating action this International Women’s Day
Women from the across the University of Plymouth and beyond have shared successes and challenged expectations at special events marking International Women’s Day
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Study highlights how population density and location shape litter levels facing UK communities
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University is the first UK-based research to investigate the links between geography, community and patterns of litter accumulation in the environment
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Nursing and midwifery excellence recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted in seven categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards – with one student nominated in three.
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Is it safe to swim outdoors during pregnancy? New study opening doors to find out
University of Plymouth news: A first-of-its-kind study has focused specifically on the safety of cold water swimming during pregnancy – and is taking steps to fill the gap in evidence.
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University works on pioneering tree planting approach aiming to boost flood resilience and restore nature
University of Plymouth news: An initiative involving partners who have worked together on Dartmoor for a number of years builds on research by academics and students linked to the UK’s temperate rainforests
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Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
University of Plymouth news: New research led by Marine Biology and Oceanography graduate Kerry Brown highlights how the whitefin swellshark will be forced to move and adapt under the future ocean conditions
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New report offers recommendations to help ease pressure on prisons
University of Plymouth news: A new paper supported by the University of Plymouth delves into the issue of fixed term recall.
