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“Everyone is welcome here” – meet Plymouth’s student president with inclusion at his heart
Dindu Okechukwu is using his time as Students’ Union President to ensure everyone feels included at Uni and in the wider city.
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Dad’s experience of defying cancer becomes recommended resource for student nurses
Roland Monger was diagnosed with a malignant form of skin cancer five years ago, and is sharing his experience with student nurses to help them better understand a patient perspective.
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Schools receive prestigious national mark for commitment to gender equality
Peninsula Dental School, Peninsula Medical School and the School of Biomedical Sciences have been collectively recognised for their gender equality work – receiving a Silver Athena Swan Award.
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Award recognises air ambulance paramedic course
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/innovation-award-recognises-air-ambulance-paramedic-course
University of Plymouth news: A masters degree for paramedic air crew, run in the School of Health Professions, has been recognised at the Association of Air Ambulances’ Awards of Excellence.
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New guide to promote dementia friendly dentistry across the UK
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-guide-to-promote-dementia-friendly-dentistry-across-the-uk
A new guide to help dental professionals incorporate dementia-friendly care into their practice has been published by the University of Plymouth.
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New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
A new study has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these processes.
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New partnership to improve education on Loot boxes
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-partnership-to-improve-education-on-loot-boxes
News at the University of Plymouth: The University is working with the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) to develop educational materials.
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Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust found that bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing abscesses on the brain
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University expands NHS dental appointments for Plymouth schoolchildren
NHS dental appointments are set to be offered to children at Laira Green Primary School, after a recommendation to expand a new pilot scheme to the school was made by its local MP, Luke Pollard.
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Students help to reduce school pupils’ anxiety around COVID-19
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/students-help-reduce-school-pupils-anxiety-around-covid-19
Dental students have helped young people with additional needs to practise self-care and coping strategies to deal with anxiety around COVID-19.
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