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Additional funding for prisoner mental health collaboration
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/additional-funding-for-prisoner-mental-health-collaboration
Plymouth University news: A project which aims to create a cross-agency, joined up approach to addressing the needs of prisoners with mental health needs on and after release, has received additional funding
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Consortium receives funding to discover, develop and manufacture new antibiotics
Plymouth University news: A consortium including the University of Plymouth will use Innovate UK funding to develop a new family of antibiotics
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Successful new care Tool has patients and staff at its heart
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/successful-new-care-tool-has-patients-and-staff-at-its-heart
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth graduate has co-devised a new care planning document, known as the Tool, to help care staff better understand a patient’s needs and empower them in a continuing care setting.
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Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-wins-dementia-friendly-city-award
Plymouth University news: Plymouth has won the Dementia Friendly (City of the year award) at the Alzheimers Society’s national awards in London.
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Student launches radically different prosthetic breast design for women after cancer surgery
A postgraduate researcher in Digital Art & Technology is launching an innovative product it is hoped will transform life for women who have had breast cancer surgery.
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A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms that could help future dental treatment
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-uncover-new-tooth-repair-method
The study in 'Nature Communications' shows that a gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in tooth healing.
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Study shows commonly used mouthwash could make saliva significantly more acidic
The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth damage.
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Faculty of Health academics receive national recognition for teaching excellence
Two members of University of Plymouth staff have been honoured for their dedication to students’ learning after being named National Teaching Fellows (NTFs) by Advance HE.
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The risks of robot companions in care homes
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/the-risks-of-robot-companions-in-care-homes
Professor Ray Jones and Research Associate Hannah Bradwell from the University's Centre for Health Technology explore the risks and benefits of robot companions in care homes during the pandemic. Part of 'The Old Normal: Our Future Health' series.
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World-first film aims to improve children’s oral health
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/world-first-film-aims-to-improve-childrens-oral-health
Plymouth University news: For the first time in the world, immersive vision technology has been used to produce an animated film designed to improve the oral health of children, involving dental health professionals and aimed at five to seven year-olds
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