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Robots will never replace teachers but can boost children’s education

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/robots-will-never-replace-teachers-but-can-boost-childrens-education

A study led by the University of Plymouth's Professor Tony Belpaeme suggests robots can play an important role in the education of young people but will never fully replace teachers.

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

Application process

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees/scholarships-bursaries-and-funding/funding/us-and-canadian-students/financial-aid-for-us-students/application-process

Details about the application process for funding.

Enriching the international student experience

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pr-opinion/enriching-the-international-student-experience

Plymouth Business School

Enriching the international student experience. Dr Rong Huang discusses why the UK needs to be more proactive to maintain its world-leading position in education

People who ‘see the glass as half full’ are more likely to fall prey to mass marketing scams

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/people-who-see-the-glass-as-half-full-are-more-likely-to-fall-prey-to-mass-marketing-scams

Research co-authored by Professor Yaniv Hanoch, Professor of Decision Science in the School of Psychology, delves into the individual differences of the scam victims

Coastal Schools and Educational Isolation

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/education/university-practice-partnerships/research-in-practice/coastal-schools-and-educational-isolation

Plymouth University: Improved pupil behaviour and a greater level of engagement in learning are among the qualities being observed in coastal areas with academies

Chinty Pettitt – MA Education graduate

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni/meet-our-alumni/education-teaching/chinty-pettitt

University of Plymouth MA Education graduate Chinty Pettitt

Keeping doctors and patients safe in the NHS – project extension to further explore remediation

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/keeping-doctors-and-patients-safe-in-the-nhs-project-extension-to-further-explore-remediation

RESTORE 2 will work with five NHS sites across the UK to optimise remediation – the range of interventions aimed at improving doctors’ performance if they slip below expected standards.

Seven in 10 pupils want an education that helps them tackle the climate crisis

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/seven-in-10-pupils-want-an-education-that-helps-them-tackle-the-climate-crisis

University of Plymouth news: New research shows that 14 to 18-year-olds believe climate change is the most important issue that needs to be addressed if their lives are to be improved in the future.

The Xclusions Lab

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/the-xclusions-lab

The Plymouth Institute of Education’s Xclusions Lab was created in recognition that policies related to social and educational inclusion or inclusive education are failing many children, young people, and adults.