Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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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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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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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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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
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Planning for the future
Chris Balch, Professor of Planning at the University of Plymouth, writes about some of the many challenges facing coastal communities across the South West
