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Faster, safer, better – floating offshore wind energy in the Celtic Sea

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/faster-safer-better-floating-offshore-wind-energy-in-the-celtic-sea

University of Plymouth experts, Mr Kevin Forshaw and Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng, attend All-Energy 2024 – the UK’s largest event promoting low-carbon energy and renewable energy supply chains.

Calls for cold water swimming to be made safer for women

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/calls-for-cold-water-swimming-to-be-made-safer-for-women

University of Plymouth news: New research, led by UCL and co-authored by the University, shows cold water swimming is growing in popularity amongst women, but more support is needed to make many wild swimming sites in the UK safer and more accessible.

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Hydrography

Based on the waterfront, Plymouth is the perfect location for your marine studies. Gain access to the latest equipment, facilities and hands-on training.

Innovative University and NHS training partnership addresses doctor shortages

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Plymouth University news: An innovative partnership between Plymouth University and NHS Trusts in Devon and Somerset will, for the first time, see them fund places on a Physician Associate Studies course in return for an employment contract on graduation

Japanese guidelines could assist other tsunami prone nations

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/japanese-guidelines-could-assist-other-tsunami-prone-nations

Plymouth University news: Japan’s lead in implementing sea defence improvements is an important reference point for other tsunami-prone nations to help guard against future disasters, a study led by Plymouth University has suggested

The freedom to roam for people with dementia

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/the-freedom-to-roam-for-people-with-dementia

Plymouth University news: Allowing people with dementia in England the right to use special GPS tracking technology would give them unprecedented and safe opportunities to get around

Survival of the Fittest raises £2800 for research into brain tumours

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/survival-of-the-fittest-raised-2800-pounds-for-research-into-brain-tumours

Plymouth University news: A team from the Devon Football Association has raised £2800 for research into brain tumours at Plymouth University by taking part in the gruelling Men's Health Survival of the Fittest assault course

Pilot study reveals storm response of offshore lighthouses

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University of Plymouth news: The unseen responses of remote offshore lighthouse during severe storm conditions have been revealed in a new study by the University of Plymouth.

Playground paints should be more closely monitored to reduce potential danger to public health

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/playground-paints-should-be-closely-monitored-to-reduce-potential-danger-to-public-health

University of Plymouth news: Playground equipment should be monitored more regularly to ensure toxic metals contained within paints do not present a danger to public and child health, a study recommends