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Are microplastics a big problem?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/discover/are-microplastics-a-big-problem

Discover microplastics serious effects on the environment and what the University of Plymouth is doing to help

Our principles of governance

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/students-and-family/governance/board-of-governors/principles

Our principles of Governance: in accordance with our mission, vision and values, we strive to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life from the Report of the Committee for Standards in Public Life (The Nolan Principles).

School of Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Show to play central role in new festival of creativity

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/school-of-art-design-and-architecture-graduate-show-to-play-central-role-in-new-festival-of-creativity

With news that the creative art industry contribution in the UK has grown by £390m in one year to £10.8bn, Plymouth is set to tap into this and harness the power of creativity with Ignite – A Festival of Creativity.

Additional training places in Torbay for University of Plymouth medical students

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/additional-training-places-in-torbay-for-university-of-plymouth-medical-students

Plymouth University news: Following the announcement of extra medical school places across the country, more University of Plymouth medical student placements are to be made available at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Academic aiming to bridge the gap worldwide for people in need of basic assistive products

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-aiming-to-bridge-the-gap-worldwide-for-people-in-need-of-basic-assistive-products

Alice Inman, Programme Lead for MSc Global and Remote Healthcare, attended a World Health Organisation (WHO) summit in Geneva to discuss how simple assistive products such as hearing aids and wheelchairs can be delivered to people who need them most.

Brexit, crime and children’s rights – festival explores the impact of social science research on our daily lives

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/brexit-crime-and-childrens-rights-nil-festival-explores-the-impact-of-social-science-research-on-our-daily-lives

The University of Plymouth is hosting a series of events on subjects ranging from Brexit to children’s digital rights as part the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) annual Festival of Social Science

Geography graduate profile: James Ronan

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-geography/geography-graduate-profile-james-ronan

Geography

Geography graduate profile: James Ronan graduated with a Geography degree in 2016 and, wanting a break from studying, worked with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

Dentistry Fellow appointed to national leadership role

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/dentistry-fellow-appointed-to-national-leadership-role

Ian Mills, Fellow at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, has been elected as the next Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK

Helping refugees understand the importance of oral health

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/helping-refugees-understand-the-importance-of-oral-health

Coinciding with World Oral Health Day (20 March), students from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry have delivered ‘Dental Champion’ training to volunteers at the British Red Cross in Plymouth.

School pupils learn about life as a top-class researcher

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/school-pupils-learn-about-life-as-a-top-class-researcher

Year 9 students have learned about DNA extraction and cell culture through a science event at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine.