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Healthy aging project sees COVID spark volunteering boost

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/healthy-aging-project-sees-covid-spark-volunteering-boost

Researchers working on a project across four European countries have seen a “significant rise” in volunteering and community action during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plymouth becomes first university to install new device for visually impaired

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-becomes-first-university-to-install-new-device-for-visually-impaired

University of Plymouth news: Plymouth will be the first university in the world to install a new device helping visually impaired people navigate safely around disabled access toilets.
Funding to help test new MS intervention

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-to-help-test-new-ms-intervention

Plymouth University news: A research team led by Dr Jenny Freeman has received more than £350,000 funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to trial a new intervention designed to help people with severe MS.
Engaging children with digital storytelling for health, education, and entertainment

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/place/commercialisation-in-shape-disciplines/engaging-children-with-digital-storytelling

University of Plymouth research: Creating a mixed realities play kit aimed at helping children undergo MRI scans without the need for general anaesthesia.
Patients' guide to remote appointments

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/telerehab/patients

Part of the Telerehab Toolkit, the patient's guide to remote appointments (video-based and telephone) is aimed at people who experience difficulties with movement, and their family members or carers
University and Argyle unite to fight dementia

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-and-argyle-unite-to-raise-dementia-awareness

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is teaming up with Plymouth Argyle Football Club to help the club re-connect with supporters living with the symptoms of dementia
Heritage, culture and digital innovation

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/place/heritage-culture-and-digital-innovation

At Plymouth, the Heritage, culture and digital innovation research theme explores the intersection between heritage and digital innovation and harnesses the power of technology to safeguard, interpret, and celebrate cultural heritage in the digital age.
Digital equity enabling platform for inclusivity, diversity, equality and accessibility in the South African construction industry (DEEPIDEA)

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/place/place-community-and-creativity/deepidea

University of Plymouth research: The DEEPIDEA project is addressing the barriers to gender inclusion and promoting digital equity in the South African construction industry.
Older adults under-referred for mental health therapies

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/older-adults-under-referred-for-mental-health-therapies

Plymouth University news: A study published in the British Journal of General Practice has revealed that older people are referred less frequently for 'talking therapies' than young people – even though they would benefit most from those therapies
Study shows that allotment gardening improves health and wellbeing

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-shows-that-allotment-gardening-improves-health-and-wellbeing

Plymouth University news: Allotment gardening has a positive impact on health and wellbeing – especially for people with mental or physical health problems, according to a study by Plymouth University.

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