Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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The unexpected history of Easter eggs
Have you ever wondered about the history of the Easter egg?
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The view from Plymouth: our expert take on what's making the news
The view from Plymouth: our expert take on what's making the news. Discover our long reads. In-depth features, opinion pieces and profiles by our experts on the topics changing the world.
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The story behind Some Call It Home
The University of Pymouth's Director of Music at The Arts Institute, Robert Taub, reveals the artistic process behind the creation of his multimedia music drama Some Call It Home, and its relationship to the narrative of the Mayflower journey.
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'How an MSc reignited my passion for dentistry'
Andy Harris, who won the MSc Restorative Dentistry prize at PUPSMD annual prize night, explains why the award was so personally important
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Global challenges intertwined: how climate change is linked to antimicrobial resistance
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2019, Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology Dr Tina Joshi examines the interaction between arguably the two greatest current threats to humankind: climate change and the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Why physical activity matters now more than ever
Professor of Health Service Research, Adrian Taylor, discusses motivation, exercise schemes, and the future impact on the NHS.
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‘A threat greater than Covid’ – why we should be paying more attention to antimicrobial resistance
To coincide with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2020), Dr Tina Joshi and Matthew McKracken explain why antimicrobial resistance is an urgent and global threat to human health
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How online quizzes could get us through the winter
The pub quiz made a comeback at the start of lockdown and – this World Mental Health Day (10 October) – Dr Sophie Homer explains how its online form could help us get through the upcoming months of continuing social restriction.
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'Peripheral' economies' and the crisis
Dr Arunangsu Chatterjee, Head of Digital Education and Co-Director of the Centre for Health Technology at the University of Plymouth shares his thoughts on the future of peripheral economies in a post-COVID and BREXIT world.
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The doctor won’t see you now: the role of technology to support participatory health care
Dr Terry Gorst, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth explores the role of wearable technology and home-based care to support people with Parkinson's in taking charge of their care.
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eHealth: saviour or Trojan Horse?
Professor Nathan Clarke, Professor of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics explores the use of technology in health and the issues that arise when cyber security is not put at the heart of its design. Part of 'The Old Normal: Our Future Health' series.
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Levelling up our digital health strategy
Professor Sheena Asthana, Director, Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research at the University of Plymouth shares her thoughts on health inequalities in the UK and the vast concentration of development in already highly developed locations.
