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New study finds care home residents benefit from robot pets
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-finds-care-home-residents-benefit-from-robot-pets
University of Plymouth news: Robot pets help the wellbeing of care home residents and those with dementia.
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Insight into cells’ ‘self-eating’ process could pave the way for new dementia treatments
The study led by Dr Shouqing Luo focuses on autophagy ('self-eating'), and is published in the journal Nature Communications
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Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/dementia-expert-invited-to-10-downing-street-to-share-latest-insight
University of Plymouth news: Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight. Ian Sherriff BEM was among key national figures invited to a roundtable and reception.
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Plymouth University academic appointed as Alzheimer’s Society ambassador
Plymouth University news: In recognition of his impressive contribution to policy on dementia, the Alzheimer's Society has appointed Ian Sherriff from Plymouth University as an ambassador
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Researcher runs across the Westcountry in aid of dementia charity
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researcher-runs-across-the-westcountry-in-aid-of-dementia-charity
Plymouth University news: Tracey Evans is a PhD student from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry who specialises in dementia research and who will be running several half marathons in aid of charity BRACE
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – Plymouth’s seedling idea that grew worldwide
University of Plymouth news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
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Conference explores means to communicate without words
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/conference-explores-means-to-communicate-without-words
More than 100 delegates including renowned artists and academics attended a conference at the University of Plymouth exploring how communication happens without the use of words
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Music sessions can help millions who struggle to speak to lead a richer life, study suggests
Music could be used to transform the lives of millions of people with learning difficulties, dementia, strokes, brain damage and autism and their families, according to a research project from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Music Zone
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From hearing loss to homelessness: students host exhibition of collaborative projects
Plymouth University news: A series of collaborative projects by second year photography students at Plymouth University will be showcased to the public at Studio 102, on the Barbican in Plymouth
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National report on airport accessibility
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-report-on-airport-accessibility
A report analysing UK airports’ accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility restrictions has been published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – and is endorsed by a key player in dementia care from the University of Plymouth.
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