News tagged with: news, research
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Plymouth study demonstrates potential support for ban on microbeads in cosmetics
University of Plymouth news: Public awareness regarding the presence of microbeads within personal care products is lacking in some areas but there is strong support for their inclusion being banned, according to new research
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![Left to right - Councillor Ian Bowyer, Leader of Plymouth City Council; Miki Kitamura, Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organisation; Tracey Lee, Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council; Ian Sherriff of Plymouth University; Professor Judith Petts CBE, Vice Chancellor of University of Plymouth; Masahiko Yamamoto, Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organisation, Osaka Office Manager, and; Tomohiro Hamada, Asahi Shimbun Life and Culture News Section, Staff Writer]()
Japanese media visit dementia-friendly Plymouth
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University was just one of the organisations in the city visited by a group from Japan, who wanted to find out more about how the city has become dementia-friendly
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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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Plymouth dental academic helps national charity on new jaw tumour information
Plymouth University news: New Bone Cancer Research Trust information on jaw tumour ameloblastoma has been compiled with the help of Dr Bing Hu from Plymouth University, an expert in oral cancers
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Dental school signs collaboration agreements with three institutes in China
Plymouth University news: Collaboration agreements in teaching, research and future working have been agreed between Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry and three organisations in China
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Grant for nerve tumour research
Plymouth University news: Children's charity Action Medical Research has awarded a grant of over £65,000 for research investigating drug therapies for neurofibromatosis 2
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Adolescents do not ‘get the gist’ when it comes to making risky decisions online
Plymouth University news: Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by academics in the School of Psychology
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Plymouth lung expert plays role in Ugandan lung institute
Plymouth University news: The Makerere Lung Institute in Uganda is at the forefront of innovations in care and research related to lung disease, and Dr Rupert Jones from Plymouth University is playing a vital role
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Arch-filled insoles for diabetic patients could be adversely affecting balance
Plymouth University news: Insoles with arch fills designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers could be having an adverse impact on postural stability, according to new research
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Promotion for neuro tumour scientist
Plymouth University news: Dr Sylwia Ammoun's work into finding drug therapies for tumours of the nervous system, has been recognised with her promotion to Senior Research Fellow
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Consultancy group ends first year of operation with work in UK, Europe and beyond
Plymouth University news: A research-based consultancy group made up predominantly of academics from the Coastal Processes Research Group, Marine Physics Research Group and Marine Institute at Plymouth University has completed its first year of operation
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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
