News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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“I’m growing a new generation of nurses”
University of Plymouth news: A care home manager from Cornwall has credited degree apprenticeships with helping him to develop his own workforce of health care experts.
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Eat, drink and be happy – new diet and nutrition guidance for older adults
The University of Plymouth has led an evidence review that underpins new guidance for older adults, recently published by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the review explored the most up-to-date evidence for six key themes relating to over-65s.
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People with Parkinson’s benefit from new Home Based Care pathway, study shows
University of Plymouth news: A new study shows how a pioneering care programme through which people with Parkinson’s are supported in managing and monitoring their condition at home can have benefits for both patients and care teams
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New leader for Plymouth’s Faculty of Health
World-renowned neurobiologist Professor Robert Fern is taking on the role of Executive Dean for the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health.
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Researcher celebrated at national awards for patient-centred excellence
University of Plymouth news: a pioneering Research Fellow from the University, Dr Joseph Lanario, has won an award for his outstanding contribution to respiratory research and dedication to patient involvement.
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Universities join forces on pharmacy degree
University of Plymouth news: The Universities of Bath and Plymouth have joined forces to launch a new MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy programme.
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New research underlines need to be aware of loot box risks
University of Plymouth news: Now research led by the University has shown that at-risk individuals, such as those with known gaming and gambling problems, are more likely to engage with loot boxes
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Donation in memory of lecturer funds ‘life-changing’ research
University of Plymouth news: A donation in memory of a former lecturer is enabling a PhD student to carry out research into the development of a vaccine against Group B strep – a bacteria that can be passed from mothers to babies during birth
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Nursing and midwifery students celebrate sustainability prize
University of Plymouth news: Nursing and midwifery students have shared their innovative sustainability ideas at a special awards ceremony run by the University’s Sustainability Health and Wellbeing Interest Group (SHWIG).
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University wins Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community category at Times Higher Education Awards 2023
University of Plymouth news: The pioneering work of the Peninsula Dental School and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise won the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community category at the Times Higher Education Awards 2023.
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Dental clinic’s blood pressure check enables patient to receive life-saving heart treatment
University of Plymouth news: A new study highlights the benefits of blood pressure case-finding clinics, run by the Peninsula Dental School, which alerted a patient to the need for urgent medical treatment
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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