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Big cities have failed us. It’s time to think about smarter, healthier neighbourhoods
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/big-cities-have-failed-us
Professor Katharine Willis, Professor of Smart Cities and Communities and academic in the Centre for Health Technology at the University of Plymouth. Here she shares her views on the role of the neighbourhood in a post-COVID world.
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Research urges caution in shared use of robotic support pets during pandemic
Research from the University of Plymouth suggests that robot pets, widely used in care homes in the UK and globally, could pose an infection risk if passed between staff and service users without cleaning.
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Discussing marine litter by Royal appointment
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academics-discuss-marine-litter-by-royal-appointment
Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University were among those meeting the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall during an event to raise awareness of the problem of marine litter
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Research brings traditional sustainable building material into 21st century
An international research project aiming to update an ancient, sustainable building material has succeeded in bringing it into line with modern thermal standards.
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Report warns of isolation for coastal and rural schools
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/report-warns-of-isolation-for-coastal-and-rural-schools
Policy makers, funding agencies, organisations and stakeholders should review their practices and funding mechanisms to support schools that are educationally isolated, according to a new report by the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marjon University
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Hospital gowns retain superbugs even after disinfectant use, research shows
The study showed that C difficile - a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea, bowel complications and even death - is surviving on surgical gowns despite disinfectant use
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Academic spotlight: Dr Caroline Clason
University of Plymouth: Geography 50 – Caroline looks back at her career, reflecting on her achievements and love for geography as we celebrate 50 years of geography at Plymouth
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University of Plymouth awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for world-leading microplastics research
The University has been presented with the Queen's Anniversary Prize for its pioneering research on microplastics pollution in the oceans and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour.
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GAIN20: meet the South West’s hottest businesses
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/gain20-the-south-wests-hottest-businesses-are-revealed
Plymouth University news: The first eight members of the GAIN20 have been revealed, identified by an expert panel led by Plymouth University’s GAIN team as some of the most exciting and innovative entrepreneurs in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
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Soprano and quantum computer combine for world first performance
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/soprano-and-quantum-computer-combine-for-world-first-performance
Plymouth University news: The world premiere of a duet between a mezzo soprano and a $15million quantum supercomputer – created by a Plymouth University composer – will take place at the 2016 Port Eliot Festival
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