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This is Not Megxit - This is a Family Upset
Judith Rowbotham, Visiting Research Professor at the University of Plymouth, examines the decision to withdraw from public life by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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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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Dementia - a growing problem with growing solutions
Plymouth University news: In the week of the 5th Plymouth Dementia Conference, Ian Sherriff talks about the initiatives led by Plymouth University aimed at combating the disease
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The Suffragettes and Plymouth
Plymouth University news: Visiting research fellow Dr Judith Rowbotham writes about the fight for women’s rights as the acclaimed film Suffragette prepares to be shown at the Plymouth Arts Centre
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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