News tagged with: news
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Governments could do more to support people’s transport needs
European governments could be doing more to develop transport policies that ensure those over the age of 65 remain active and mobile, according to a new study led by the University of Plymouth with the Erfurt University of Applied Sciences
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Funding for first system to monitor the hidden dangers of ships’ ballast
Plymouth University news: Innovate UK has provided funding for the development of the first system to monitor ships' ballast water for dangers including antibiotic resistance
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Million pound electron microscope to focus upon new university-industry collaboration
Plymouth University news: The University has been awarded funding of £1.7m for a new project that will enable industry in the South West to use its electron microscopes for research and product development in partnership with University academics.
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Student prepares to set sail on round Britain voyage raising awareness of plastics in our oceans
A University of Plymouth student is making the final preparations before taking part in eXXpedition, an environmental voyage around the coast of Great Britain
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Helping nurses stay green – launch of new UK platform
The Green Nurse Network, a new UK network led by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, has launched today – thanks to input from academics at the University of Plymouth.
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Academics discuss new gamification app developed for teaching and research
Professor Mauro Figueiredo showcases new Erasmus funded MILAGE LEARN+ App at iSPER MS3 event
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![NurSus TOOLKIT European launch in Esslingen, Germany. Pictured are: Confidence Mutandwa, adult nursing student at
the University of Plymouth; Janet Richardson, Professor of Health Service
Research at the University of Plymouth; Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of
the Royal College of Nursing; and Hazel Wood, child health nursing
student at the University of Plymouth]()
National figurehead praises nursing sustainability project
Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, praises University of Plymouth project encouraging sustainability in nursing.
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Research assesses how carbon is removed to deep waters in the Antarctic
Scientists at the University of Plymouth have been awarded two research grants by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to enhance their understanding of how carbon is regulated within the Antarctic
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Hat-trick of awards for Drake’s Place
The Drake’s Place Gardens and Reservoir at the University of Plymouth have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for the third year running.
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Neuroscientist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Plymouth University news: A 100-mile cycling challenge faces Professor David Parkinson, as he takes part in the RideLondon event from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Surrey and then back to The Mall in aid of Brain Tumour Research
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The need to understand what works in social prescribing
Plymouth University news: In a piece published in BMJ Opinion, Dr Kerryn Husk argues for the need to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances when it comes to social prescribing
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![Solid I and Solid IV by
Kazuya Tsuji
winner of the
Plymouth Contemporary Award (worth £2,500), sponsored by Artmill Gallery
& Framing Centre]()
2017 Plymouth Contemporary offers differing visions of the world
A selection of works showcasing visions of the past, present and future have gone on show as part of the second Plymouth Contemporary, a partnership between the University of Plymouth, the Plymouth History Centre and KARST.
