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Pioneering microplastics researcher receives the 2023 Blue Planet Prize
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS, who led the first ever study highlighting the presence of microplastics in the ocean, has been presented with the 2023 Blue Planet Prize during a ceremony in Japan
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Climate study sets course for the Southern Ocean
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/climate-study-sets-course-for-the-southern-ocean
Plymouth University news: Scientists studying the Earth’s climate are to set sail for one of the most hostile areas on the planet in a bid to improve our understanding of the interaction between the oceans and the atmosphere.
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Beaches still struggling to recover following 2013/14 winter storms
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/beaches-still-struggling-to-recover-following-201314-winter-storms
New research involving the University of Plymouth shows that many beaches on the north coast of Cornwall and Devon have only recovered to around 75% of their previous states
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University works to inspire research in offshore renewables and health technology
Thanks to funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the University of Plymouth is creating a new Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) which will support a minimum of 11 PhD studentships
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Tidal stream power can aid drive for net-zero and generate 11% of UK’s electricity demand
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that tidal stream power has the potential to deliver 11% of the UK’s current annual electricity and play a significant role in the government’s drive for net-zero
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National award for chemistry teaching innovation
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/national-award-for-chemistry-teaching-innovation
Dr Roy Lowry is one of six winners of the Teaching Innovation Awards given by LearnSci. Dr Lowry won for his approach to assessment using Smart Worksheets both formatively (while the students are learning) and summatively (testing their knowledge).
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New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development
University of Plymouth news: New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development. The model performs a task that biologists have struggled with for centuries.
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Student in the running for Portrait Artist of the Year
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-in-the-running-for-portrait-artist-of-the-year
University of Plymouth news: Ecology and Conservation student El Barrett explains how their passion for art complements their professional study, after being selected to appear in the televised competition, Portrait Artist of the Year.
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Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
University of Plymouth news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition
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University launches national test facility for floating offshore wind innovations
University launches national test facility for floating offshore wind innovations
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