Pages tagged with: pr-opinion
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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
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Will the Taylor Review deliver ‘Good Work’?
While the Taylor Review offers a refreshing analysis of the need for improved conditions and greater voice for workers, University of Plymouth Professor Richard Saundry argues that its recommendations ultimately fail to deliver the radical change needed
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Breaking down the gender barriers
Dr Sarah Boulton and Dr Jodie Fisher, the co-organisers of Girls into Geoscience at the University of Plymouth, write about tackling gender stereotypes in science
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Focus on engineering to overcome global challenges
Professor Deborah Greaves, Head of the new School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth, believes engineering can help overcome many of our most pressing global challenges
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Invisibly Blighted: The digital erosion of childhood
Andy Phippen, Professor of Social Responsibility in IT at the University of Plymouth, says we all have a role to play in young people’s responsible use of technology
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Medical research funders, governments and research waste – are taxpayers getting ‘bang for their buck’?
Plymouth University opinion piece: It is estimated that 85% of medical research is wasted. Dr Mona Nasser argues that funding bodies are not taking responsibility for the research they have funded, and that governments are not holding them to account
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Clearing up the scourge on our streets
As its students prepare to take part in the Great British Spring Clean tomorrow, academics from the University of Plymouth write about the scourge of litter in our towns and cities
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Why are we so fascinated with fireworks?
Plymouth University news: Ahead of the 20th British Firework Championships in Plymouth, Dr Roy Lowry, Associate Professor of Chemistry, examines why people are endlessly fascinated by fireworks, and how he uses some of this in his teaching
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The legacy of Chernobyl - 30 years on
Plymouth University news: Professor Awadhesh Jha writes about the lasting impact and lessons learned from the Chernobyl disaster in April 1986
