Last updated: 16 February 2026
What next for our high streets?
Amid regular store closures and rising online sales, the nature of our relationship with high street shops has changed forever
Last updated: 13 February 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
Last updated: 12 February 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: 11 February 2026
How stress impacts social workers – and how they’re trying to cope
Oliver Beer and Professor Sheena Asthana believe employers have a duty of care to their staff but are too often falling short
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: 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