Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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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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Staying green on the scene – why it’s important to lower carbon emissions within the ambulance service
Pete Allum, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice, is researching into a little explored area when it comes to climate change – the ambulance service. He explains how vehicle emissions, plastic use and waste disposal are all areas to tackle.
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Being ‘above bad’ isn’t good enough – we must strive for excellence in health care education
Despite a challenging backdrop within healthcare and the NHS, Sally Hanks explains the importance of professionalism. Dr Hanks will be discussing her work at the University’s 2019 Research Festival on 24 January.
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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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‘Your infection can’t be treated’… a phrase too close to reality
In the lead up to World Antibiotic Awareness Week (12-18 November), Dr Tina Joshi from the University of Plymouth explains why we all need to take the threat of antibiotic resistance more seriously.
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Scientists support calls for stricter controls on coastal developments
Scientists at the University of Plymouth and University of Cambridge respond to the Committee on Climate Change’s Managing the coast in a changing climate report.
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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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Bacteria don’t respect borders – why we all need to fight the global problem of antibiotic resistance
This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week - and Dr Mat Upton explains how the problem of antibiotic resistance is closer to home than you think
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What needs to be done to tackle the global crisis in antibiotics?
Plymouth University news: In World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Dr Mathew Upton describes how he is developing a new antibiotic, and how we need to be more careful when using existing antibiotics
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Trust a Dietitian to know about nutrition
University of Plymouth:Trust a Dietitian to know about nutrition, by Professor Mary Hickson, Professor in Dietetics
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Breast milk is the best ‘whey’ – academic explains breastfeeding benefits and why mothers shouldn’t be embarrassed
University of Plymouth Press Office: Breast milk is the best ‘whey’ – academic explains breastfeeding benefits and why mothers shouldn’t be embarrassed
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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