News tagged with: public-policy

Plymouth scientists highlight effects of climate change on UK’s plankton

Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have worked on a major study highlighting the effects of climate change on the plankton populations in UK seas
15 January 2020
University researchers contribute to RSPB’s State of Nature 2019 report

Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop and Dr Jacob Bedford, from the University of Plymouth, were invited to co-author the marine chapter of the RSPB’s State of Nature 2019 report, which also cites research from across the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
3 October 2019
University research informs government report into future management of protected landscapes

Research conducted at the University of Plymouth has featured in a government report examining the future challenges facing National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
26 September 2019
University scientists contribute to international report on microplastic risk

Scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to a major European report summarising the current science on risks to humans and environment posed by microplastics
12 March 2019
Scientists help secure Government inquiry into impact of funding policy on diversity

Scientists from the University of Plymouth have played a key role in securing a new Government inquiry into the impact of science funding policy on equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
27 February 2019
University scientists contribute to government’s Future of the Sea report

Professor Richard Thompson and Professor Tom Hutchinson, from the University of Plymouth, contributed to the Foresight Future of the Sea report, published by the Government Office for Science
22 March 2018
Dental research shaping national policy

University of Plymouth News: University academic presents findings to sector leaders at the King’s Fund
2 January 2018
Marine policy expert invited to share expertise with government

Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop is invited to speak with government staff at a special event arranged by the Natural Environment Research Council
24 October 2017
Governments could do more to support people’s transport needs

European governments could be doing more to develop transport policies that ensure those over the age of 65 remain active and mobile, according to a new study led by the University of Plymouth with the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences
4 August 2017
New report calls for fair funding for rural police forces

Plymouth University news: Rural police forces seem set to lose out financially as government thinking is skewed in favour of urban areas, says a detailed study conducted by Plymouth University for the National Rural Crime Network.
12 July 2016