News tagged with: news, research
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University helps to launch new doctoral training programme
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is among 13 institutions nationally joining forces to launch a new kind of doctoral training programme, the Doctoral Training Alliance
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Unexceptional flooding can cause significant erosion, study shows
Plymouth University news: Exceptionally large floods are not necessary to trigger the creation of gorges within hard rocks such as granite, according to a new study involving Plymouth University
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Japanese guidelines could assist other tsunami prone nations
Plymouth University news: Japan’s lead in implementing sea defence improvements is an important reference point for other tsunami-prone nations to help guard against future disasters, a study led by Plymouth University has suggested
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Engineers make final preparations in bid to set world speed record
University of Plymouth news: Mechanical and composites engineers and students from University of Plymouth, and paracyclist Liz McTernan, are embarking on a quest for world record success
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Students given an insight into the world around us
Plymouth University news: Almost 600 A-level students will be getting up close and personal with science as part of a series of events at Plymouth University
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An app twice a day keeps the dentist away
Plymouth University news: Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that use of Brush DJ, a tooth brushing app, not only results in better oral health routines for children but also has a role to educate and inform
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
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Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council launch green research manifesto
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council launch a research manifesto to bring together researchers in sustainability with the policy makers working on the low carbon plan for the city.
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New study reveals the global impact of debris on marine life
The University of Plymouth news: A study by two researchers in the Marine Institute has found that 693 species have been affected by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion and other harmful effects.
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UN official sees maritime expertise in abundance
Plymouth University news: The leading official at the United Nations body responsible for global safety and security in the maritime industry has visited Plymouth University as part of the preparations for World Maritime Day 2015.
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Professor fronts BBC documentary on oil
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s Professor Iain Stewart is fronting a ground-breaking new BBC documentary series charting the history and influence of oil production
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UK company to fund marine and earth science PhDs at Plymouth University
Plymouth University news: Seabed Resources Development Limited is to fund two PhD posts at Plymouth University to help in the sustainable harvesting of precious metals from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in international waters off the coast of Mexico.