Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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The challenges of managing and researching the marine environment post-Brexit
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop writes about the challenges of managing and research the marine environment post-Brexit.
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There’s no place for energy drinks in our children’s diets
As the Government proposes a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children, public health dietitian Dr Clare Pettinger explains why the evidence suggests it’s a good thing
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Stepping up to offer lifesaving care – why is podiatry important?
Lecturer in Podiatry Emma Cowley explains why podiatry can be a hugely valuable career option
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Why we need more men to become nurses
Adult Nursing lecturer Kevin Hambridge explains that while people assume nursing is only for women, we are alienating 50% of the potential workforce
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What next for our high streets?
Dr John White, Associate Professor in Marketing in the Plymouth Business School, writes the changing nature of our shopping habits
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Taking the plunge for marine conservation
Psychologist Jon Rhodes writes about the challenges facing endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Plymouth in 2015, as he swims the length of the English Channel to raise awareness of marine conservation
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How Southgate’s England stayed calm when faced with penalties
How can Southgate's England stay calm at the prospect of facing fateful penalties? University of Plymouth sports psychologist Jon Rhodes explains the psychological factors to consider – and how England can prepare to reach a World Cup final
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Getting the most out of life at sea
University of Plymouth opinion piece: This Seafarers Awareness Week, PhD student Sophie Homer offers advice on how mariners, who spend long periods away from home, can look after their mental health
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Feeding the footballers – the role of a sports nutritionist
Feeding the footballers – the role of a sports nutritionist. As the World Cup reaches the knockout stages, two academics at the University of Plymouth explain how player diets can be the difference between the next round and the plane home.
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Caring about the ‘foot’ in ‘football’ – how can England avoid injury scares?
As World Cup watchers get football fever, podiatry academic Emma Cowley shares some ideas about how England can avoid injury scares.
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Meeting the demand for energy
Professor Deborah Greaves and Professor Gregorio Iglesias from the University of Plymouth's School of Engineering write about the future potential of wave and tidal energy
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Harry and Meghan: symmetries from history
Dr Judith Rowbotham from the University of Plymouth writes about some interesting symmetries between the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and previous Royal occasions