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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Brighter lights, bigger sounds - how Illuminate is growing towards Mayflower 400
A University academic is helping to bring families a dazzling weekend of light. Professor Chris Bennewith, Head of the University’s School of Art, Design and Architecture is a member of the steering group for Illuminate – a light festival for Plymouth.
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Evolving design teaching in a changing education climate
The journey students take to come to us is changing, and has altered quite considerably since I was in education as a learner, rather than a teacher.
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Finding ways to protect our coastline
Professor Martin Attrill and Charles Clover, of the Blue Marine Foundation, write for the second Plymouth White Paper created by the office of Luke Pollard MP
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A lesson from Brexit? We need to develop our negotiating skills
Professor Richard Saundry from the University of Plymouth suggests political division isn’t the only national issue to have been highlighted through the ongoing Brexit process
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Responding to the climate emergency
Professor Judith Petts CBE, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth, believes universities should play a leading role in addressing the challenges of climate change.
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More than fad diets and fodder – food can help us reconnect
June 3–9 is Dietitians' Week and Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food can be a catalyst for change for people on the edge of society. Her work will feature at the British Academy Summer Showcase in London on 21–22 June.
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What can be done to tackle the GP shortage?
As GP numbers continue to drop throughout the UK, experts explain what the University of Plymouth is doing to encourage more people into the career
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Sugar and diet – a taxing problem?
University of Plymouth news: Sugar is the new villain of the Western diet - but is taxation the answer? Dr. Gail Rees discusses the issues.
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Why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement
University of Plymouth news: Emma Cowley, Lecturer in Podiatry, tells us why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement
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eHealth for long-term conditions: time for a health revolution
University of Plymouth news: Award-winning eHealth expert Dr Craig Newman, from the University of Plymouth, delivered his first TEDxTruro lecture on the role of apps and eHealth for long-term conditions.
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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