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Climate change scientist says more must be done to meet 2-degree target

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/climate-change-scientist-says-more-must-be-done-to-meet-2-degree-target

Plymouth University news: Professor Camille Parmesan, a leading climate change scientist, says that any historic agreement in Paris at the COP21 should not overshadow the need to secure greater reductions in the rate of global warming.

BSc Physiotherapy Student insight - Alex Pollard

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-health-professions/bsc-physiotherapy-student-insight-alex-pollard

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Alex Pollard talks about his experiences on the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course

Plymouth environmental scientists invited to talk at Washington Ocean Summit

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-environmental-scientists-invited-to-washington-to-give-a-talk-on-the-state-of-the-worlds-oceans

Plymouth University news: Two of the UK’s top environmental scientists have been invited to talk about the state of the world’s oceans to an audience including US Secretary of State, John Kerry, at an ocean summit in Washington.

Innovate UK funds new kind of vaccine to target deadly pathogens emerging from animals

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/innovate-uk-funds-new-kind-of-vaccine-to-target-deadly-pathogens-emerging-from-animals

Plymouth University news: Innovate UK has funded a project looking to develop a new type of vaccine designed to tackle emerging infectious diseases in animals before they affect humans

Visiting virtual beach improves patient experiences during dental procedures

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/visiting-virtual-beach-improves-patient-experiences-during-dental-procedures

Plymouth University news: New research shows that dental patients have a better experience and memories of treatment, if they take a virtual tour of a beach while in the dentist's chair

Study announces a durable vaccine for Ebola

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-announces-a-durable-vaccine-for-ebola

Plymouth University news: Researchers from Plymouth University have led an international team which has developed a durable vaccine for Ebola together with a disseminating vaccine strategy for use on the great ape populations of West Africa

Pupils get the chance to be 'SoCool for Science'

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/socool-for-science

Plymouth University news: Year 9 pupils from schools in and around Plymouth have had hands on experience of being a scientist, at laboratories at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Low-intensity ultrasound can change decision-making process in the brain, research shows

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/low-intensity-ultrasound-can-change-decision-making-process-in-the-brain-research-shows

Imagine working in your office while the sun is shining outside. Thinking about what you could be doing instead of working is an example of “counterfactual thinking”.

Bowel cancer event focuses on family links for early diagnosis

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/bowel-cancer-event-focuses-on-family-links-for-early-diagnosis

Dr Selina Goodman, a genetic counsellor at the University, gave a talk to members of the Plymouth and District Bowel Cancer Support Group at Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre

England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/englands-largest-outdoor-learning-project-reveals-children-more-motivated-to-learn-when-outside

Plymouth University news: Children from 125 schools across the South West on England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by Natural England and delivered by Plymouth University