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Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/graduates-robotic-prosthetic-scoops-national-award

University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.

Climate change has degraded productivity of shelf sea food webs

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/climate-change-has-degraded-productivity-of-shelf-sea-food-webs

New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that larger, nutritious plankton – vital to support fish, seabirds and marine mammals – are being replaced by tiny, primary producers that are of poorer food quality

Hang on to your hat! Plymouth University celebrates Brain Tumour Awareness Month

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hang-on-to-your-hat-plymouth-university-celebrates-brain-tumour-awareness-month

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University, home to a Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, is celebrating Brain Tumour Awareness Month with a series of fundraising events

Pre-election survey reveals young people’s opinions on climate change

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pre-election-survey-reveals-young-peoples-opinions-on-climate-change

Young people believe government and businesses have the biggest roles to play when it comes to tackling the global climate and nature emergencies, according to a new survey involving academics from the University of Plymouth.

Naval mystery solved by Plymouth historian

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-history-2-2/naval-mystery-solved-by-plymouth-historian

History

The University of Plymouth's Dr Harry Bennett purchased 50 odd records recorded in 1934-35 on the HMS Emerald by R.T. Grogan and was able to piece together the history of the records.

Study explores vets’ attitudes towards treatment of wild animals

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Plymouth University news: Veterinary practices could be treating increasing numbers of wildlife casualties while facing significant restrictions in terms of cost, knowledge and facilities, according to new research by the University of Plymouth

Artists invited to consider visions of the present and future for 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artists-invited-to-consider-visions-of-the-present-and-future-for-2017-plymouth-contemporary

Plymouth University news: The world’s turbulent social and political landscape is among the potential themes artists are being invited to consider for the 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

The Momo Challenge: A digital ghost story

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/the-momo-challenge-a-digital-ghost-story

Professor Andy Phippen and Professor Emma Bond analyse the cause and effect of the Momo Challenge.