News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Study investigates scale and impact of pain medication overprescribing in older people
University of Plymouth news: The HOPE-AO project is being led by the University of Plymouth with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research
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Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the University of Plymouth.
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University celebrates national awards in nursing and midwifery
The University of Plymouth has triumphed in two categories of the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025
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From professional sailor to celebrated midwife
University of Plymouth news: From professional sailor to celebrated midwife. Pip Raud’s personal story inspired her into midwifery – and she’s now been shortlisted for a national award.
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Students who changed paths are recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake and are shortlisted for a prize after bravely changing careers.
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Paramedics of the future test their skills in simulated terror attack
University of Plymouth news: Home Park hosts ‘Exercise Pilgrim’
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High Commissioner of India visits University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth news: The High Commissioner of India to the UK, Mr Vikram Doraiswami has visited the University of Plymouth.
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Sharing opportunities in worldwide dementia care
University of Plymouth news: The National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference was led by the University of Plymouth
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UK and South Korea collaborate to advance personalised corneal treatments
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a £1.4million international project looking to significantly improve surgical precision and outcomes for patients undergoing corneal treatments
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Studies shows new class of antibiotic is effective in tackling MRSA
University of Plymouth news: The latest results of ongoing research by the University, and spinout company Amprologix, will be presented to leading experts in infectious diseases and clinical microbiology at ESCMID Global 2025
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University manages UK’s first trial into potential for anti-viral drug to treat long COVID
University of Plymouth news: The University’s Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit is managing a groundbreaking project looking to find an effective treatment for the symptoms of long COVID
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Medical student’s research to raise awareness of life-limiting condition
University of Plymouth news: Fifth-year medical student Ahsan Ali has published a review article into a genetic condition, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
