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

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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.

World’s first wiki poem devoted to dementia

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Plymouth University news: With online contributions from a wide variety of people touched by dementia, "Coming Back to Me" is the world's first wiki poem devoted to dementua

New genealogical databases to determine family cancer links could be rolled out further

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-genealogical-databases-to-determine-family-cancer-links-could-be-rolled-out-further

Plymouth University news: The use of large family history databases to determine a person’s likelihood of developing cancer has been well received in a recent study – and further trials should be conducted to see if their use is possible elsewhere.

Shaping the Future

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University of Plymouth news: Shaping the Future - National conference to report on Student Engagement in Knowledge Exchange

World premiere of Beethoven string quartet heads up the autumn programme for The Arts Institute

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/world-premiere-of-beethoven-string-quartet-heads-up-the-autumn-programme-for-the-arts-institute

A preview of the autumn season of The Arts Institute's public arts and culture programme

‘First of its kind’ resource guides health practitioners through remote assessment for people with physical conditions

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/first-of-its-kind-resource-guides-health-practitioners-through-remote-assessment-for-people-with-physical-conditions

The Telerehab toolkit has been launched, helping to empower practitioners as well as people with physical disability and impairment.

Study suggests dental professionals can play a crucial role in identifying signs of chronic disease

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-suggests-dental-professionals-can-play-a-crucial-role-in-identifying-signs-of-chronic-disease

University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the Peninsula Dental School examined patients oral health, as well as checks for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-height ratio

Using artificial intelligence to benefit humankind

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-data-science-and-business-analytics/rafi-achmad-rasyidi

Data Science and Business Analytics

Using artificial intelligence to benefit humankind. Discover how studying MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics is helping Rafi Achmad Rasyidi improve lives with AI technologies.

Embedding Systemic Inclusion for Neurodiverse and Disabled Engineering Students

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/embedding-systemic-inclusion-for-neurodiverse-and-disabled-engineering-students

The aim of the project is to embed systemic inclusion in programme design and develop a range of activities co-created with students, such as micro-internships and bespoke mentoring schemes for students who are neurodiverse and have disabilities.

Working from home isn’t enough, new report says

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/working-from-home-isnt-enough-new-report-says

Working mothers need more than flexibility to help their wellbeing and manage work/life balance, according to a new report co-led by the University of Plymouth.