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Will depression treatment work for me? Research shows that brain activity may help predict success of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

New research has shown how the brain activity of patients with depression, captured by MRI scans, may help doctors predict who will respond to the therapy.
2 August 2019
The South West Museums Federation Conference 2019

BA (Hons) History news: The South West Museums Federation Conference was hosted by the University of Plymouth history department from 4-5 July 2019.
2 August 2019
Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils

Scientists from the University of Plymouth demonstrated that adding biochar to soil constructed from waste materials, reduces the loss of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and carbon
2 August 2019
Lecturer in World History receives prestigious Harry Ransom Center fellowship

BA (Hons) History news: Lecturer in World History, Dr Daniel Grey, receives prestigious Harry Ransom Center fellowship, an internationally renowned for humanities research centre is located at the University of Texas.
1 August 2019
What's it like to intern at the epicenter of government and history for the United States?

BA (Hons) History news: BA (Hons) History with Politics graduate Emma Montague finds out what its like to intern at the epicenter of government and history for the United States.
31 July 2019
Graduates off to Japan on an exchange and teaching programme

BA (Hons) History news: Congratulations to two History Class of 2019 graduates who've been accepted on the JET programme, a Japanese government exchange and teaching initiative that brings native English speaking graduates to Japan.
31 July 2019
Tech companies not doing enough to protect users from phishing scams

Academics from the University of Plymouth’s Centre for Security, Communications and Network (CSCAN) Research assessed the effectiveness of phishing filters employed by various email service providers
30 July 2019
University-led project recognised as one of the best in European awards

A €4m sustainable building project led by the University needs your vote, after being shortlisted for an EU-wide award for original and innovative research.
29 July 2019
Research fellowship to help tackle chronic kidney disease

Research led by Dr Jane Carré hopes to improve quality of life for people with kidney disease by focusing on how mitochondria (the ‘power stations’ of our cells) are involved in the deterioration process.
26 July 2019
Students as cultural creators: media arts and sociology students collaborate in award-winning project

University of Plymouth: A project that has seen students helping to capture the rich heritage of a unique corner of Cornwall has won two national prizes for community impact.
26 July 2019
Supergen ORE Hub awards £1million to advance research in offshore renewable energy sector

The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, led by the University of Plymouth, has awarded almost £1million to UK universities to support ambitious research projects investigating all aspects of offshore renewable energy
25 July 2019
National launch for ‘revolutionary’ Parkinson’s project

University of Plymouth news: 'Developing Home-based Parkinson's Care' will focus on co-designing a new service to help Parkinson’s patients, carers and healthcare staff monitor a person’s condition remotely
24 July 2019