Last updated: 5 February 2026
Caring about the ‘foot’ in ‘football’ – how can England avoid injury scares?
As World Cup watchers get football fever, podiatrist Emma Cowley shares some ideas about how England can avoid injury scares.
Last updated: 5 February 2026
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
Last updated: 2 February 2026
The view from Plymouth
Read more about our experts and their take on what's making the news
Last updated: 2 February 2026
An innovative approach to regional equity
Social sciences, humanities and the arts must play a major role in creating community-led policy
Last updated: 30 January 2026
Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?
Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
Last updated: 29 January 2026
Tackling obesity needs a combination of magic bullets
Plymouth is playing host to a national conference on obesity with expertise that could hold the key to a multi-faceted solution to obesity
Last updated: 22 January 2026
Are New Year’s resolutions a waste of time?
Students and academics from Plymouth and the Queensland University of Technology ask if our annual commitments are worthwhile
Last updated: 20 January 2026
It’s the small things that build up
Masters student Sasha Johnston writes about some of the lasting mental health challenges faced by paramedics working all over the world today
Last updated: 5 January 2026
Social work and its role in tackling loneliness
Exploring research which demonstrates the potential for social workers to make a difference to people experiencing social isolation and loneliness
Published: 27 December 2025
What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it?
Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes