News tagged with: research
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Treatment programmes effective in cutting reoffending
Plymouth University news: Offenders enrolled in alcohol treatment programmes as part of their sentence are significantly less likely to be charged or reconvicted in the 12 months following their conviction, a study led by Plymouth University has shown
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Marine Institute to research marine impact of new wave energy project
Plymouth University news: EU Horizon 2020 programme grants EUR 17 million for wave power research project in Cornwall
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New species of diving beetle found living in isolation in Africa
Plymouth University news: A striking new species of beetle with no direct relatives has been identified by a scientist from Plymouth University living in wetlands on the outskirts of Cape Town
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Sustainability experts set to gather for 'Cracking Earth' conference
Plymouth University news: The fourth annual conference for the Institute for Sustainability Solutions Research will gather together experts from across academia, business and the third sector to look at research and potential partnerships
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Report calls for policy change to support GTR communities
Plymouth University news: Gypsies, Travellers and Roma (GTR) communities are significantly under-represented as victims in criminal justice processes, but over-represented as offenders, a study involving Plymouth University has found
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New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life
Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
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Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth
Plymouth University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.
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Academic invited to self-determination debate
Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic has been invited to join a panel discussion featuring some of the world’s leading experts on national identity and governance
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Bone-eating worms ate marine reptile carcasses
Plymouth University news: A new report has revealed that a species of bone-eating marine worm called Osedax, believed to have co-evolved alongside whales, may actually have existed during the time of the dinosaurs - this impacting upon the fossil record
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Study to investigate a potential therapy at cellular level for Huntington's disease
Plymouth University news: Researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have received a grant of almost £520,000 to investigate a potential therapy for Huntington's disease, for which there is currently no cure
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Groundbreaking research for health and wellbeing
Plymouth University news: How a European Social Fund project in Cornwall researched health and wellbeing support for charities and small businesses, looking at best practice across Europe.
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Teenagers more inclined to repeat 'risky' behaviour
Plymouth University news: School-age teenagers who have previously engaged in risky online behaviour are much more likely than young adults to repeat such behaviour in the future, according to a new study by Plymouth University
