News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Finding ways to fix the UK’s food system
University of Plymouth news: Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener
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First evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have led a first-of-its-kind study which shows how tiny plastic particles can enter vegetables through their roots and accumulate in the parts we eat
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Students can manage anxiety through programme that helps them imagine positive outcomes
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety
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Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have said a tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes could potentially help identify early signs of gaming-related harms
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‘Amazing experience’ at international summer school
University of Plymouth news: ‘Amazing experience’ at international summer school. Students from China and Sri Lanka praise their time in Plymouth.
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University leads development of revised guidelines for primary care dentistry
University of Plymouth news: Academics from the Peninsula Dental School worked with colleagues across the UK on an updated edition of Standards in Dentistry, a flagship publication of the College of General Dentistry
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It’s results day – and Clearing advisors are here to help
University of Plymouth news: With A Level, T Level and BTEC results now live, more than 250 trained advisors are available at the University of Plymouth to support people through Confirmation and Clearing.
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Dental academic awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
University of Plymouth news: Professor Sally Hanks has been named a National Teaching Fellow for her transformative work in dental education and commitment to empowering others.
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From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”
University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.
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Supporting students at every step
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth has welcomed the new team representing its students at the executive level.
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South West MPs support campaign for more dental training places
University of Plymouth news: More than 20 MPs from across the region have now backed the University's ambition to take on 25% more dental students each year.
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Children’s social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
University of Plymouth news: A study by academics and graduates found children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition
