Press office news
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Postgraduate student sets up café dedicated to mental health and social inclusion
Dave Breen, an MA Social Work student on placement with children’s charity Barnardo’s, has led a project to set up Plymouth’s first mental health and social inclusion community café – and everyone is welcome.
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Award for research into Parkinson’s link with mental health
Chris Lovegrove, a postgraduate student at the University of Plymouth and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, has been awarded a prestigious grant for his work into Parkinson’s patients’ experiences of anxiety.
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Confirmation and Clearing call centre prepares to help students make their perfect choice
The University of Plymouth is preparing to deal with thousands of calls from hopeful students as they receive their A level results on Thursday 17 August
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Student prepares to set sail on round Britain voyage raising awareness of plastics in our oceans
A University of Plymouth student is making the final preparations before taking part in eXXpedition, an environmental voyage around the coast of Great Britain
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Schools work with University to create installation for the Port Eliot Festival
Pupils from Lipson Co-operative Academy and Liskeard School and Community College have worked with the University of Plymouth to create an eye-catching installation for this year’s Port Eliot Festival
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Students keep audiences up to date at the Port Eliot Festival
Audiences at the Port Eliot Festival this summer will be kept up to date with the latest news and views thanks to a project involving students at the University of Plymouth and publishing company Guillemot Press
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From earthquakes to engineering – students take part in fourth Girls into Geoscience
The University of Plymouth has hosted its fourth Girls into Geoscience, with 80 students from across the UK attending the two-day event
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All-female crew sail round Britain to raise awareness of plastics in our oceans
eXXpedition Round Britain, a voyage starting and finishing at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Station, will see a diverse group of women sample the UK’s waters for plastic pollution, and run awareness-raising events around the British coastline
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Students urged to register in advance for priority advice and support ahead of A level results
Students wanting to gain a place at the University of Plymouth this September will be able to begin accessing tailored support through the University’s advance clearing registration system
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“So much more than morning sickness” – conference to help combat Duchess’s pregnancy condition
Severe pregnancy sickness condition HG affects around 15,000 women each year – including, in both of her pregnancies, the Duchess of Cambridge. Now a PhD student is leading an international conference to help improve associated treatment.
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Question Time is broadcast from The House
The BBC’s flagship political debate programme Question Time, hosted by David Dimbleby, has been broadcast from the University of Plymouth
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Students’ book shows value of good food and exercise
A group of students from the University of Plymouth has put together a book for primary school children – A Taste of the World with Bertie – to highlight the importance of healthy eating and exercise.