News tagged with: news, research
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Funders need to take more responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund
Plymouth University news: Funders are not taking responsibility for the efficiency of the research they fund, and governments are not holding them to account, according to a letter published by an international team of researchers published in The Lancet
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Abnormally-fast heart rate technique study showcased for NIHR 10th anniversary
Plymouth University news: The National Institute for Health Research has chosen a project managed by the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University to showcase in celebration of its 10th anniversary
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Study aims to improve understanding of rip currents
Plymouth University news: A potential link between breaking waves and the life-threatening dangers posed by rip currents has been revealed in new research involving the Universities of Plymouth and Southampton
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From the classroom to the ward round – what’s it like being a doctor after medical school?
News at the University of Plymouth:From the classroom to the ward round – what’s it like being a doctor after medical school? University graduate Dr Alex Gordon explains the step up from medical school to his first year of foundation training.
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Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival explores reinvention of the human voice
Plymouth University news: The 12th edition of the Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival – taking place at Plymouth University from 24-26 February 2017 – will explore the reinvention of the human voice
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Lack of bacterial absorption means common pharmaceuticals retain potential to cause damage in aquatic environments
Plymouth University news: More sophisticated methods may be required to assess the accumulation and impact of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment, scientists say following a research project led by the University of Plymouth
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Technique could assess historic changes to Antarctic sea ice and glaciers
Plymouth University news: Historic changes to Antarctic sea ice could be unravelled using a new technique pioneered by scientists at Plymouth University
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University of Plymouth hosts annual conference of the Transatlantic Studies Association
University of Plymouth news: Academics and scholars from around the world are coming to University of Plymouth for the 15th annual conference of the Transatlantic Studies Association (TSA)
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Student and scientist participate in international scientific expedition to Antarctica
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University PhD student will be travelling to Antarctica later this year after successfully applying to join an international scientific expedition which will assess the impact of climate change on the Southern Ocean
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Academics and policy makers come together to debate sustainable future
Plymouth University news: Prominent national figures from the fields of scientific research, communication and policy making will be attending a major conference organised by Plymouth University
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Playground paints should be more closely monitored to reduce potential danger to public health
University of Plymouth news: Playground equipment should be monitored more regularly to ensure toxic metals contained within paints do not present a danger to public and child health, a study recommends
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Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre hailed as positive example of EU research funding
Plymouth University news: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) has been cited as an example of how European Union funding is benefitting UK science and engineering research
