News tagged with: news
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Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment, study shows
University of Plymouth news: More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during an average washing machine cycle, according to new research from the University of Plymouth
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Plymouth academics take alternative view of history
Plymouth University news: A new series recorded by two Plymouth University academics and broadcast on Dan Snow’s History Hit aims to demonstrate that anything can have a fascinating history and that everything links together
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Anchor tenant to create 80 new jobs at Brixham Laboratory
Plymouth University news: Over 80 new jobs will be created at the Brixham Laboratory over the next three years with financial backing and support from Plymouth University and Torbay Council
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Visual arts programme awarded £635,000 by Arts Council England
Plymouth University news: A two-year programme which aims to further enhance Plymouth’s visual arts scene has been awarded £635,000 from Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence funding programme
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New app to enhance communication skills in health care
Plymouth University news: A new, free app developed at Plymouth University will help health care trainees and professionals to improve their communication skills
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Could smokers who do not wish to quit reduce consumption with exercise?
Plymouth University news: The NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme has awarded a grant of £1.8M to Plymouth University to investigate the effectiveness of exercise for smokers who wish to reduce consumption but not necessarily quit althogether
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Ocean fronts attract ocean wanderers - foraging gannets on the front line
Plymouth University news: Foraging seabirds use oceanic fronts as an efficient means to forage for food, according to an international study that could help safeguard the future of protected species
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International award for Plymouth University dental educator
Plymouth University news: The Association for Dental Education in Europe has presented Dr Cathy Coelho, Year 4 Lead at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry, with its Early Educator in Dental Education Award
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World record success
Wheelchair champion Sarah Piercy and University of Plymouth join forces to set new handcycle speed record in Nevada
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Funding to help test new MS intervention
Plymouth University news: A research team led by Dr Jenny Freeman has received more than £350,000 funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to trial a new intervention designed to help people with severe MS.
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Breath test may lead to earlier diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease
Plymouth University news: Dementia research charity BRACE has funded research at Plymouth University which will investigate the effectiveness of a breath test as a means to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
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The University of Plymouth appoints its next Chair of the Board of Governors and Pro-Chancellor
Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has appointed leading business expert Colin Drummond, OBE, DL, as its next Chair of the Board of Governors and Pro-Chancellor.
