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New pathways at Plymouth to train more nurses of the future

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-pathways-at-plymouth-to-train-more-nurses-of-the-future

The University of Plymouth has introduced two higher and degree apprenticeships to help boost nurse numbers in the NHS.

Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/greater-diversity-enhances-public-interest-in-marine-habitats

Research by scientists at Swansea University and the University of Plymouth has shown greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats

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

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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)

Funding to examine the role of public and patients in medical revalidation

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-to-examine-the-role-of-public-and-patients-in-medical-revalidation

Plymouth University news: Independent body the Health Foundation commissions Plymouth to look at the role of patients and the public in doctor revalidation, the third in a three-part series of research looking at medical revalidation

Liquid nitrogen and ping-pong balls collide

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/liquid-nitrogen-and-ping-pong-balls-collide-in-the-name-of-science

University of Plymouth news: Scientists at the University of Plymouth have staged an eye-catching experiment involving liquid nitrogen and 1650 ping-pong balls in an attempt to inspire people about the power of science

Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-boost-to-offer-employability-opportunities-to-students-and-graduates

Plymouth University news: Funding boost to offer employability opportunities to students and graduates

Study shows impact of poverty and gender on children’s welfare

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-highlights-impact-of-poverty-and-gender-on-childrens-welfare

Plymouth University news: A new research paper by a Plymouth University academic shows that children all over the world are more likely to be at risk if they’re female and below the poverty line.