News tagged with: esif-projects
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New industry engagement project launches at University’s Electron Microscopy Centre
The launch of the EU-funded Plymouth Materials Characterisation Project draws business leaders to the University campus
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University benefits from £10m project to enhance use of technology in agriculture
Four research projects based at the University of Plymouth have received funding as part of Agri-Tech Cornwall, a three-year, £10million initiative part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, with match-funding from Cornwall Council
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Marine-i event will showcase world-class testing facilities at COAST Laboratory
The Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory at the University of Plymouth will be the star attraction at Marine-i’s next Discovery Room event, which will be held on Thursday 01 February
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Funding campaign helps turn marine litter into surfing products
Odyssey Innovation is being supported by Acceleration Through Innovation, a project led by the University of Plymouth, to turn collected marine litter into new and sustainable products
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Creating opportunities for STEM graduates and businesses in Devon
STEM Graduates into Business, a new initiative led by the University of Plymouth, looks to help connect companies in Devon, on the hunt for specific expertise, with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) graduates
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University spinout awarded £550,000 to speed development of harvesting robots
University of Plymouth spinout company Fieldwork Robotics has received a grant from the Innovate UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund to create a multi-armed mobile robot prototype
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Degree Apprenticeships are a partnership between the employer, the apprentice, and the University of Plymouth as the training provider.
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How degree apprenticeships are quietly reshaping the education landscape
Jacqueline Franklin explains that all the signs point towards degree apprenticeships representing a significant new growth area for the education sector
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Yes, the NHS does need more nurses
Supported by the European Social Fund, the University of Plymouth offers Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse apprenticeships to help fill the shortage
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Work-based degrees will unlock vital talent for the digital technology industry
Dr Ismini Vasileiou explains how degree apprenticeships could help the cyber security sector, which is currently facing large skills gaps
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Apprenticeships for the over-50s: Why older talent will revolutionise the South West
Mark stone explains that the term ‘apprenticeship’ need not just apply to ‘young school leaver’, with many opportunities for older people to increase their managerial skills
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Smart speakers project to advance elderly care across Cornwall
As part of the ERDF-funded EPIC project, the University is delivering 150 Amazon Echo Spots to Cornish care homes thanks to a grant from Cornwall Council
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Aerospace and engineering firms hear about potential of electron microscopy
The University hosts businesses in the aeronautical and engineering sectors keen to learn about electron microscopy and how it can help them.
