News tagged with: public-policy
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
University of Plymouth news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.
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New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
University of Plymouth news: Experts from the University participated in a £5.77m cross-governmental funded project which shows that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health
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Government Minister visits Dental School
University of Plymouth news: Health and Social Care Minister Helen Whateley MP met the University of Plymouth team to hear about its innovative work.
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Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight
University of Plymouth news: Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight. Ian Sherriff BEM was among key national figures invited to a roundtable and reception.
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University contributes to government review of medical devices
University of Plymouth news: Professor Daniel Martin is among the experts to work on the independent review published by the Department of Health and Social Care
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What should we do with ageing marine structures?
University of Plymouth news: What should we do with ageing marine structures?Dr Anaëlle Lemasson co-authored a comment article in Nature saying current legislation needs to be revised.
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South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank
University of Plymouth news - South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank
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Study highlights the critical importance of uniting communities and conservation to effectively implement environmental practices
University of Plymouth news: A new paper by the University of Plymouth, Blue Marine Foundation, Natural England and DEFRA draws together more than 15 years of research carried out in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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University helps secure £5m to tackle health inequalities in Cornwall
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a £5million Health Determinant Research Collaboration, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall
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Caregiving fathers vote with their feet to find flexible work
University of Plymouth news: A new report by Dr Jasmine Kelland, in partnership with the early childhood development app Babbu, set out to explore caregiving fathers' post-pandemic experiences of managing caregiving and work
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Researcher contributes to new report highlighting regional variations in dementia diagnosis
University of Plymouth news: Ian Sherriff BEM, the University's Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, was among the experts invited to contribute to a recent inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia.
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Researchers call for scrutiny of employment leave for early pregnancy endings
University of Plymouth news: A study involving the University highlights that in different parts of the UK, there are inconsistencies to paid leave from work in the case of pregnancies which end early