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Parental involvement plays key role in children’s academic attainment, research shows
New research has shown how parental engagement has a positive effect on a child’s academic attainment – regardless of age or socio-economic status.
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University teams up with National Association of Local Councils for groundbreaking research on dementia
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and the University of Plymouth are to undertake groundbreaking research on dementia in local (parish and town) councils.
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Academic takes dementia friendly message to 10 Downing Street
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-takes-dementia-friendly-message-to-10-downing-street
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’.
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£2.5 million to study group treatment programme for people with severe obesity
A team of researchers based in the West Country has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Whole-school engagement in BeanMeals
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/synergy/whole-school-engagement-in-beanmeals
School of Health Professions
University of Plymouth Synergy project: Whole-school engagement in BeanMeals.
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Researcher celebrated at national awards for patient-centred excellence
University of Plymouth news: a pioneering Research Fellow from the University, Dr Joseph Lanario, has won an award for his outstanding contribution to respiratory research and dedication to patient involvement.
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Trainee GP named best in her field at national awards
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/trainee-gp-named-best-in-her-field-at-national-award-ceremony
Dr Pippa Le Page has been named GP Trainee of the Year at the General Practice Awards 2017
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GP shortage: study shows factors associated with choosing to apply
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/gp-shortage-study-shows-factors-associated-with-choosing-to-apply
National figures show junior doctors are more likely to train as general practitioners (GPs) if they are female, non-white, and UK secondary educated
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Project on mental health treatment in deprived areas shortlisted for Mind Media Award
A series of items about antidepressant use on Radio 4's PM programme featuring a collaborative project between the universities of Exeter and Plymouth has been shortlisted in the Mind Media Awards.
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Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that people with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis
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