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David Mbinga – BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduate

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni/meet-our-alumni/health-social-work/david-mbinga

Following his degree, David Mbinga joined Derriford Hospital as a physiotherapist. He talks about his journey as a mature student, and how studying at Plymouth helped him with his career.

Author highlights how writing helped him overcome depression

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/author-highlights-the-power-for-writing-to-help-overcome-mental-health-issues

Plymouth University news: Bestselling author Matt Haig will tell audiences how writing helped him win his battle with depression when he comes to the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival

Student experience – Lotta Gilmour

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-midwifery/student-insight-lotta-gilmour

Midwifery

Current third year student Lotta Gilmour explains what you can expect from the BSc (Hons) Midwifery course.

From the stage to Star Wars and beyond

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/from-the-stage-to-star-wars-and-beyond

Well known for his roles as Moff Jerjerrod in Return of the Jedi (1983) and Michael Foot in The Iron Lady (2011), Michael Pennington founded the English Shakespeare Company and will be performing Chekhov in Siberia and the 2017 Plymouth Festival of Words

Internship opportunities with Fotonow

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/internship-opportunities-with-fotonow

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

Fotonow is just one of the many partners that the University of Plymouth works with to provide quality and enjoyable internships to our students. Completing an internship can be personally rewarding and provide you with valuable work experience.

Resources for workplaces supporting caregiving fathers

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/caregiving-fathers-in-the-workplace/resources-for-workplaces

Dr Jasmine Kelland provides practical guidelines on how organisations can support men with caregiving responsibilities, and address the ‘fatherhood forfeits’ to improve equality in the workplace.

University joins forces with Help for Heroes Recovery Centre

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-joins-forces-with-help-for-heroes-recovery-centre

Plymouth University news: University has launched a collaboration with Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre to offer outstanding learning opportunities to students and wounded serving and veteran forces personnel.

Postgraduate student sets up café dedicated to mental health and social inclusion

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/postgraduate-student-sets-up-cafe-dedicated-to-mental-health-and-social-inclusion

Dave Breen, an MA Social Work student on placement with children’s charity Barnardo’s, has led a project to set up Plymouth’s first mental health and social inclusion community café – and everyone is welcome.

Reform to Mental Health Act must prompt change in support for families

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/reform-to-mental-health-act-must-prompt-change-in-support-for-families

University of Plymouth news: Reform to Mental Health Act must prompt change in support for families

Align your internship with your career goals

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/align-your-internship-with-your-career-goals

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

BSc (Hons) Sociology student, Olivia, completed an internship in the area she aspires to work in, which provided her with valuable real-world insights.