Press office news tagged coronavirus
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.