News tagged with: public-policy
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Caregiving fathers vote with their feet to find flexible work
University of Plymouth news: A new report by Dr Jasmine Kelland, in partnership with the early childhood development app Babbu, set out to explore caregiving fathers' post-pandemic experiences of managing caregiving and work
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Researcher contributes to new report highlighting regional variations in dementia diagnosis
University of Plymouth news: Ian Sherriff BEM, the University's Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, was among the experts invited to contribute to a recent inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia.
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Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings
University of Plymouth news: A study involving the University highlights that in different parts of the UK, there are inconsistencies to paid leave from work in the case of pregnancies which end early
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Researchers help to highlight the true scale of UK’s nature loss
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have played an important part in developing the State of Nature 2023 report, which provides a detailed picture of how nature is faring across our towns, cities, the countryside and seas
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New policy research unit to improve dementia prevention, diagnosis and care
University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading the new NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit, which will produce research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, care service, and workforce needs.
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Microplastics and maritime cyber expertise showcased in Parliament
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the International Marine Litter Research Unit and Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group took part in Parliament’s Evidence Week
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Report highlights impacts of community initiatives following Keyham tragedy
University of Plymouth news - Report highlights impacts of community initiatives following Keyham tragedy
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Seven in 10 pupils want an education that helps them tackle the climate crisis
University of Plymouth news: New research shows that 14 to 18-year-olds believe climate change is the most important issue that needs to be addressed if their lives are to be improved in the future.
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Consortium awarded funding to explore challenges facing coastal communities
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a project funded by UK Research and Innovation to address social, community, economic and environmental priorities in coastal communities
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New study assesses changes to midwifery models of care in England
University of Plymouth news: Professor Aled Jones, Head of our School of Nursing and Midwifery, is leading a national study into new ways of working that aim to ensure a woman’s care before, during and after birth is led by the same midwife.
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Scientists call for global push to eliminate space debris
University of Plymouth news: A collaboration led by the University has urged leaders to learn lessons from the management of the High Seas and act to protect Earth’s orbit.
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University hosts South West MPs to discuss dental access crisis
University of Plymouth news: Luke Pollard MP and Anthony Mangnall MP toured the cutting-edge teaching facilities at the Peninsula Dental School.
