News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Dental school welcomes students’ safe return
Dental students at the University of Plymouth are safely back to their clinical practice thanks to a summer of hard work across the institution.
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Healthy aging project sees COVID spark volunteering boost
Researchers working on a project across four European countries have seen a “significant rise” in volunteering and community action during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Researchers and charity launch online tool to help people deal with psychological impact of having a ‘visible difference’
A ‘life-changing’ programme to help adults with visible differences such as scars and burns is being made publicly available for the first time.
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Project investigates safety of AI-powered telemedicine system
An expert from the University’s Centre for Health Technology is part of a research team testing the use of surgery follow-up phone calls made by an ‘AI assistant’.
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Psychology academic wins international award for study on workplace sound
Professor Judy Edworthy has been recognised by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society for her studies on how sound, music, and other audible signals affect safety and work performance.
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Empowering people with Parkinson's to manage their own condition
People with Parkinson’s in the South West are being supported to better manage their condition with an innovative new ‘Home Based Care Pathway’.
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£2.5 million to study group treatment programme for people with severe obesity
A team of researchers based in the West Country has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Academic takes dementia friendly message to 10 Downing Street
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’.
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Microbiologist nominated for ‘most innovative’ teacher of the year
Microbiologist Dr Tina Joshi, who has championed opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in areas such as research, external and media engagement, and learned societies, has been shortlisted for a THE Award.
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Anxious about school return? Scientists share tips for students, parents and the community
University of Plymouth academics share their advice on what students and parents can do to make the transition as smooth as possible and minimise infection risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research urges caution in shared use of robotic support pets during pandemic
Research from the University of Plymouth suggests that robot pets, widely used in care homes in the UK and globally, could pose an infection risk if passed between staff and service users without cleaning.
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Plymouth Science Park steps up to support students
Second year biomedical science students at the University of Plymouth were granted access to lab space, enabling them to achieve essential clinical microbiology proficiencies