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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.

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.

Student survey leads to charity donation from University

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-survey-leads-to-charity-donation-from-plymouth-university

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and its Students’ Union (UPSU) have donated more than £21,000 to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Paignton Zoo

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-zoo-and-aquarium-conservation-biology/paignton-zoo-environmental-park

Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Biology

MSc Zoo Conservation Biology has a valuable partnership with Paignton Zoo - you'll benefit from an exciting blend of classroom-based and real-life activities.

Paramedic students create popular website

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/paramedic-students-put-together-popular-website

Plymouth University news: A group of paramedic students from Plymouth University have made a website to help newcomers to the profession revise their life-saving techniques.

NIHR ARC South West Peninsula (PenARC)

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/penarc

The NIHR ARC South West Peninsula (also known as PenARC) is the National Institute of Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration (PenARC) for the South West Peninsula.

Bloomberg partnership brings stock market learning to life

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-university-partners-with-bloomberg-to-bring-stock-market-learning-to-life

Plymouth University news: Business students from Plymouth University are tapping directly into the pace and excitement of the financial markets thanks to a partnership with finance and media company Bloomberg

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.

Neural stem cell placement for student

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/neural-stem-cell-placement-for-student

Plymouth University news: An internationally-respected University of Plymouth research team which is investigating neural stem cells has provided a research opportunity for a biochemistry graduate from the University of Bristol

University announces the appointment of new Deputy Vice-Chancellors

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-announces-the-appointment-of-new-deputy-vice-chancellors

University of Plymouth news: The University appoints Professor Julian Chaudhuri as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, and Professor Jerry Roberts as Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise.