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Graduate wins national award for soil erosion research

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/graduate-wins-national-award-for-soil-erosion-research

Jessica Kitch, who graduated with a First from the BSc (Hons) Geography course, has been awarded the 2019 Marjorie Sweeting Dissertation Prize from the British Society for Geomorphology.

Plastic recycling results in rare metals being found in children’s toys and food packaging

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plastic-recycling-results-in-rare-metals-being-found-in-childrens-toys-and-food-packaging

Some of the planet’s rarest metals – used in the manufacture of smartphones and other electrical equipment – are increasingly being found in everyday consumer plastics, according to new research by the University of Plymouth.

Experiments aid in the restoration of seagrass in Plymouth Sound

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/experiments-aid-in-the-restoration-of-seagrass-in-plymouth-sound

University of Plymouth news: Tests in our COAST Laboratory have looked at how seagrass planting units are influenced by hydrodynamic forces.

Study at a partner institution

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/partner-institutions

University of Plymouth: Study at a partner institution - Study courses approved by the University and delivered by our partner institutions

“A little less conversation, a little more action please” – we need to tackle antimicrobial resistance

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/we-need-to-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance

Drug-resistant infections – or antimicrobial resistance – is one of the biggest threats to humanity today. There are a host of steps planned to help curb the crisis, but what’s actually being done?

Could it be sepsis? New paper to raise awareness among dental professionals

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-it-be-sepsis-new-paper-to-raise-awareness-among-dental-professionals

New paper published in the British Dental Journal highlights what dental professionals need to know about sepsis and the importance of communicating these signs to patients.

Dental Outreach Team

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/peninsula-school-of-dentistry/dental-outreach-team

Peninsula Dental School

Working alongside organisations and projects to support positive lifestyle choices and promoting dental health and wellbeing.

International student profile: Emmanuel Eshofonie

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/student-profiles/nigeria/emmanuel-eshofonie

Read about Emmanuel Eshofonie's experience at University of Plymouth

"Social work needs more engagement, not a fast track scheme"

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/social-work-needs-more-engagement-not-a-fast-track-scheme

Plymouth University news: Fast track learning will not improve social work retention rates – but engagement with the job will, says University academic, Di Galpin.

Scientists of tomorrow get hands-on in the lab

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-of-tomorrow-get-hands-on-in-the-lab

Plymouth University news: Year 9 pupils from across Plymouth have visited the labs at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry