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New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-sheds-light-on-how-ultrasound-could-be-used-to-treat-psychiatric-disorders

A new study has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these processes.

Next steps for research looking at the convergence of gambling and videogaming

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/psychology/applied-psychology/next-steps-for-research-looking-at-the-convergence-of-gambling-and-videogaming

University of Plymouth researchers considering the convergence of gambling and videogaming will disseminate educational and interventional materials to those at risk.

Strengthening partnerships through research to tackle male violence against women and girls in Plymouth

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-in-plymouth

This project aims to understand what is important for reducing and preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Plymouth.

Harry Parr – BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-mathematics-and-statistics/harry-parr

Mathematics and Statistics

Harry Parr – BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics graduate. Harry is a PhD student at the Institute of Cancer Research.

Plymouth scientist supports MP’s call for emergency charity research funding

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-scientist-supports-mps-call-for-emergency-charity-research-funding

A leading University academic has lent his weight to a letter calling on the government to provide emergency funding to support research carried out at three centres run by charity Brain Tumour Research, including one at the University.

Study seeks best way to meet ‘tidal wave of rehab need’ remotely

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-seeks-best-way-to-meet-tidal-wave-of-rehab-need-remotely

A new one-year project is looking urgently at the best ways to remotely assess people with long-term physical conditions, and those recovering from COVID-19.

Fine Art students host inspiring workshops with children in care

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/fine-art-students-host-inspiring-workshops-with-children-in-care

A pair of undergraduates from the BA (Hons) Fine Art degree have worked with Five Rivers to support children in care through a series of art workshops.

Evaluating enterprise in rural Kenya

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/analysing-the-impact-of-enterprise-in-rural-kenya

Plymouth University news: Students and graduates from Plymouth University and Duchy College's Rural Business School have spent five weeks in rural Kenya as part of a Comic Relief project designed to bring up to 100,000 families out of poverty

W(h)ither the NHS?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/whither-the-nhs

Plymouth University news: The founding Dean of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry is to give a prestigious lecture in Cornwall to discuss the future of healthcare

Biology Professor makes history in new fiction novel

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/biology-professor-puts-history-under-the-microscope-in-new-thriller-novel

Plymouth University News: Professor Richard Handy introduces his historical thriller, The Reich Device