News tagged with: research
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Why fathers in prison need to maintain contact with their families
Why fathers in prison need to maintain contact with their families
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University selected to be part of UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre
University of Plymouth news: The University has been chosen as one of the key partners in the Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) Evidence Centre, which will work to strengthen policy, practice, and public understanding across the UK
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“Sand is not unlimited – we need to treat it responsibly”
Plymouth experts contribute to UN Environment Programme report highlighting how the demand for sand in infrastructure is outpacing supply
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Study provides detailed assessment of shifts in toxin-producing phytoplankton abundance
University of Plymouth news: The University led a study showing how the abundance and distribution of two groups of toxin-producing phytoplankton – Pseudo-nitzschia and Dinophysis – have changed over the last six decades
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Plymouth expert champions history education
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth research academic has been elected as President of the UK’s leading voluntary organisation that furthers the study, teaching and enjoyment of history.
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Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain
University of Plymouth news: Our Brain Research Imaging Centre (BRIC) and Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS) have led hew research suggesting transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) may have an analgesic effect
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Pregnant women’s mental images are directly linked to vaccine hesitancy and uptake
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have a positive or negative impact on their babies, and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated
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Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
University of Plymouth news: A new article written by experts from Plymouth’s Centre of Environmental Hepatology explores whether tiny plastic particles are directly contributing to the soaring global rates of liver disease.
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“Why choose Plymouth? Because we don’t just imagine the future – we build it”
University of Plymouth news: Student Alex Alani explains why he travelled to the UK to be part of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research.
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Project aims to support people with health conditions or disabilities to overcome barriers to employment
University of Plymouth news: The research led by the University is exploring how best to support people who experience complex barriers to employment so they can get into, and stay in, work
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Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West
University of Plymouth news: The University played a key role in the UK Government's announcement that £50million is being invested across the city and will be critical to delivering its vision of defence-driven growth
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University leads partnership awarded up to £20 million to grow South West's thriving autonomous sectors
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a consortium awarded up to £20 million in UK Government funding to enhance the South West's reputation as one of the world's best places to develop, test and deploy autonomous technologies.
