Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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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
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Are New Year’s resolutions a waste of time?
Jake Campling, Professor Jackie Andrade and Professor Jon May from the University of Plymouth, and Professor David Kavanagh at Queensland University of Technology ask if New Year's resolutions are a waste of time
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Held to cyber ransom
Professor Steve Furnell from the University of Plymouth, and David Emm from KasperskyLab, write about the spread of ransomware as a major threat to cyber security
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Plastic pollution and the planet
Richard Thompson, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, writes about the threat posed by plastic pollution to our environment and how Blue Planet II has helped to raise public awareness of the problem
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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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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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Social work and its role in tackling loneliness
Dr Sue Cook, Lecturer in Social Work, writes about the potential for social workers to make a difference to people experiencing social isolation and loneliness
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Bladder cancer – finding new treatments and raising awareness
Following his recent publication of a study in 'The Lancet', Professor Hussain discusses a potential new treatment for bladder cancer, and explains why tackling the disease is so important.
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A moment in history
Professor Angela K Smith from the University of Plymouth writes about reasons to commemorate the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, a piece of legislation designed to reshape the electorate after four years of war
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The escalating cost of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis
Plymouth University news: As a member of The Lancet Commission on Liver Disease and contributor to a new report from the Foundation for Liver Research, Professor Matthew Cramp discusses the issues