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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.

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

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.

Four from University make finals of Social Worker of the Year Awards

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/four-from-university-make-finals-of-social-worker-of-the-year-awards

A postgraduate in the Institute of Education and three Social Work graduates have been shortlisted for this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.

ChatGPT is an effective tool for planning field work, school trips and even holidays

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/chatgpt-is-an-effective-tool-for-planning-field-work-school-trips-and-even-holidays

University of Plymouth news: A new study suggests anyone looking to shake off the winter blues by planning the perfect getaway - or alternatively looking to arrange field work or school trips -should turn to ChatGPT

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.

Live Scribing

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/the-bridge/knowledge-exchange-experiential-education-and-skills/live-scribing

Live Scribing is a collaborative project between The Bridge and University of Plymouth illustration students, allowing students the opportunity to develop their illustration practice, confidence and skill set in a professional setting.