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New study finds care home residents benefit from robot pets

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-finds-care-home-residents-benefit-from-robot-pets

University of Plymouth news: Robot pets help the wellbeing of care home residents and those with dementia.

Boost for South West’s floating offshore wind ambitions

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/boost-for-south-wests-floating-offshore-wind-ambitions

The South West Floating Offshore Wind Accelerator has been chosen to work up a detailed bid for over £30m of potential government funding provided through UKRI’s flagship Strength in Places Fund.

The risks of robot companions in care homes

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/the-risks-of-robot-companions-in-care-homes

Professor Ray Jones and Research Associate Hannah Bradwell from the University's Centre for Health Technology explore the risks and benefits of robot companions in care homes during the pandemic. Part of 'The Old Normal: Our Future Health' series.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) - student insights

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-nursing-mental-health-4/melissa-greener

Nursing (Mental Health)

Find out what our past students have to say about studying the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) course.

MP visit highlights need for ‘joined-up’ health and social care in Plymouth

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/mp-visit-highlights-need-for-joined-up-health-and-social-care-in-plymouth

Plymouth University news: A visit by Oliver Colvile MP to the Cumberland GP Practice and Dental Education Facility in Devonport has highlighted the need for more 'joined-up' health and social care in Plymouth

New research helps address problem of hospital bed blocking

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-helps-address-problem-of-hospital-bed-blocking

Experts have led a study questioning assumptions about the best way to stop unnecessary admissions and extended hospital stays for frail, elderly people.

Project offers new lease of life to disabled former musicians

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/project-offers-new-lease-of-life-to-disabled-former-musicians

Participants are being sought for a life changing project designed to help injured or ill former musicians reconnect with the joy of playing.

Academic spotlight: Dr Mark Holton

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-geography-earth-and-environmental-sciences/geography-50/dr-mark-holton

University of Plymouth: Geography 50 – Mark looks back at his career, reflecting on his achievements and love for geography as we celebrate 50 years of geography at Plymouth

Funding for Sierra Leone viral haemorrhagic fever project

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/funding-for-sierra-leone-viral-haemorrhagic-fever-project

Plymouth University news: A clinical training programme developed in Plymouth which uses the latest in virtual technology will train care workers in Sierra Leone to tackle viral haemorrhagic fever, thanks to international funding