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Researchers and charity launch online tool to help people deal with psychological impact of having a ‘visible difference’
A ‘life-changing’ programme to help adults with visible differences such as scars and burns is being made publicly available for the first time.
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Brain tumour diagnosis has 'double' financial impact, report shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/brain-tumour-diagnosis-has-double-financial-impact-report-shows
The report by University partner charity Brain Tumour Research shows an average financial loss of £14,783 per household per year – more than double the £6,840 for all cancers.
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Immersing audiences in a vision of the future
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-features/immersive-vision-theatre
The Immersive Vision Theatre (IVT) is regularly used by school and community groups, and for public performances and conferences.
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.
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Working from home isn’t enough, new report says
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/working-from-home-isnt-enough-new-report-says
Working mothers need more than flexibility to help their wellbeing and manage work/life balance, according to a new report co-led by the University of Plymouth.
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Global company working with University to test new app for MS patients
The University of Plymouth is working with global pharmaceutical company, Roche, to test a new app to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) better manage their symptoms.
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Harpy eagles could be under greater threat than previously thought
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/harpy-eagles-could-be-under-greater-threat-than-previously-thought
Harpy eagles are considered by many to be among the planet’s most spectacular birds but new research led by the University of Plymouth suggests estimates of the species’ current distribution are potentially overestimating range size
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£2.7 million study to focus on dementia support workers in primary care
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/_27m-study-to-focus-on-dementia-support-workers-in-primary-care
A new study led by the University of Plymouth is investigating how to introduce dementia support workers into GPs surgeries, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of life for dementia patients and their carers.
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£13m nuclear programme to boost UK energy security through sustainable graphite innovation
University of Plymouth news: The University is one of the key partners in the ENLIGHT programme, which will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy – an essential material for the future deployment of nuclear power.
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Academics highlight major health challenges facing coastal communities
Professor of Health Policy Sheena Asthana and Senior Research Fellow Dr Alex Gibson, from the University of Plymouth, wrote a chapter analysing the burden of disease for the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2021.
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