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University-led civic partnership installs free WIFI to help residents cope with COVID-19 lockdown

A University-led project to establish a Centre for Health Technology Pop-Up in Stonehouse has installed free public WIFI in Stonehouse to help residents cope with lockdown

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International surveillance system for coping with zoonotic pandemics needs greater attention

An expert in international relations says the world needs a better early warning system if it is to cope with future global pandemics.

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University helps home-learners with new maths resources

The Plymouth Institute of Education has launched Maths4all, a website providing Primary and Secondary level maths resources, free of charge to parents, carers and pupils

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Devon hospital pilots new technology to help keep hospital a COVID-free hub

A collaboration between the NHS and the University has resulted in thermal imaging scanners being trialled as early warning devices to prevent COVID-19 spreading

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Project explores fall in parents seeking medical help for children during lockdown

A new national survey is seeking the views of parents on how the COVID-19 ‘stay home’ advice has influenced their decision making around the care of sick or injured children.

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Doctors graduate early as University boosts support for NHS

The next generation of doctors from the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School celebrated the start of a new chapter as they graduated early to support the NHS in its hour of need

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Survey suggests COVID-19 could have long-term benefits for family life

A survey by University of Plymouth academics showed the COVID-19 lockdown had resulted in more family time, with parents feeling more connected to their children as they were able to achieve a better work-life balance

Simon Jackson, Honorary Professor at the University’s Peninsula Medical
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Spinout raises funding to accelerate tests for harmful bacteria

Molendotech, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has recently attracted strong interest internationally from potential customers concerned about secondary infections as they tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Top tips: Music for the lockdown

University of Plymouth academics suggest some of the best listens to help improve your mood during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Top tips: Literature for the lockdown

University of Plymouth academics suggest some of the must-read works that could help while away the hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus further threatens sustainability of the childminding sector

Research from the Plymouth Institute of Education reveals childminders are leaving the profession - and CO\VID-19 could result in sharper decline.

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Survey of UK nurses and midwives finds worries over health, training and workload during COVID-19

The results of a survey published today have highlighted the concerns of nurses and midwives in the UK about COVID-19, and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health and that of their families.