Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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Harry and Meghan: constitutional changes and beards
Dr Ann Lyon from the University of Plymouth writes about some of the constitutional issues surrounding the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the potentially tricky issue of what the groom will wear
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It’s the small things that build up
University of Plymouth Masters student Sasha Johnston, a paramedic with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT), writes about some of the lasting mental challenges faced by paramedics working up and down the country
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Celebrating the founder of modern nursing
To mark International Nurses Day, Professor Bridie Kent from the University of Plymouth writes about the lasting influence of arguably history’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale
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“Don’t say you’re ‘just a nurse’ – it’s more than enough”
Heather Skirton, retiring Professor of Health Genetics at the University of Plymouth, writes on International Nurses Day about her journey through healthcare and her hope it can inspire nurses of the present and future
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A poison'd chalice tale of butterfly extinctions
Professor Michael C Singer, from the School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth, explains how the diet of butterflies became his life's work
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‘Only five per cent of scams are ever reported – we all need to learn the signs’
Louise Baxter MBE, Head of National Trading Standards Scams Team, speaks at Plymouth International Dementia Conference, co-led by the University of Plymouth.
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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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Engaging with Russia after Putin’s re-election: leave the bear alone for now
Dr Lorenzo Cladi, Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Plymouth, writes about the diplomatic challenges faced by Russia and the West following Vladimir Putin's re-election as President
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Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?
Dr Clare Pettinger, Lecturer in Public Health Dietetics, explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
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Dangerous liaisons – why contracting an STI could be deadly this Valentine’s Day
Dr Tina Joshi explains how antimicrobial resistance is making STIs harder to treat – and is expected to kill more people than cancer by 2050
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The taxing questions posed by Brexit
Dr Alexander Haupt, Associate Professor (Reader) in Economics in the University of Plymouth’s Plymouth Business School, writes about the challenges posed by Brexit to tax legislation as part of the iSPER Brexit Series
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Future proofing our dynamic coast requires an appropriate buffer zone
Gerd Masselink, Professor of Coastal Geomorphology at the University of Plymouth, says the time has come to avoid developments on our coastline and make use of Coastal Change Management Areas outlined within the National Planning Policy Framework