News tagged with: news
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Award recognises air ambulance paramedic course
University of Plymouth news: A masters degree for paramedic air crew, run in the School of Health Professions, has been recognised at the Association of Air Ambulances’ Awards of Excellence.
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Plymouth University educators and Higher Education Academy awards
Plymouth University news: Two Plymouth University academic educators are to receive National Teaching Excellence awards, while another leads a team which has been shortlisted for a new award
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Plymouth dementia expert plays role in new CAA guidelines on hidden disabilities
Plymouth University news: New guidelines for airports have been introduced by the CAA to improve services for passengers with hidden disabilities such as dementia
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Consortium awarded £5.5million to increase HE participation from disadvantaged backgrounds
Plymouth University news: A consortium of universities and colleges across the South West – led by the University of Plymouth– has been awarded £5.5million in government funding to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into higher education
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Research assesses impact of soil erosion on land and communities in East Africa
Plymouth University news: The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth
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![The Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Pauline Murphy, her consort Councillor Brian Vincent and Professor Oliver Hanemann, Associate Dean of Research at the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences.]()
Lord Mayor of Plymouth visits the University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence
University of Plymouth news: The Lord Mayor of Plymouth has declared that "we can make a difference" after visiting the University of Plymouth Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence.
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![Pictured left to right at the Dementia Friendly Awards are Angela Rippon, OBE, Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Claire Puckey, Dementia Friendly City Coordinator for Plymouth City Council, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, Darren Stoneman, Senior Community Protection Officer for Plymouth City Council, Ian Sheriff, chairman of the Plymouth Dementia Action Alliance, and Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia at the University of Plymouth, Matt Baker from British Gas (who presented the award), and Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society).]()
Plymouth wins Dementia Friendly City award
Plymouth University news: Plymouth has won the Dementia Friendly (City of the year award) at the Alzheimers Society’s national awards in London.
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What Causes Stress in Social Work?
What Causes Stress in Social Work? Plymouth University researchers Oliver Beer and Professor Sheena Asthana, decided to investigate. They surveyed 427 social workers in England, and here are some of their findings.
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Professor Nikolaos Tzokas, Charles Dorr, Professor Georgy Shapiro, Professor Simon Payne, Ben Rhodes (Devon and Cornwall Business Council), Professor Sheena Asthana, Professor Jingjing Xu]()
Institute aims to engage business and policy chiefs with leading research
Plymouth University news: A research institute which will encourage business leaders and policy makers to use world-leading expertise to inform their decision making has been launched by the University of Plymouth
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and the Rev Bertram Johnson, the first openly gay African-American to be
ordained in the Presbyterian Church and one of the stars of Out of Order]()
Media Arts lecturer earns award for film exploring faith and sexuality
Plymouth University news: A groundbreaking documentary revealing the complex and painful struggles faced by LGBTQ faith leaders has earned its director a major accolade
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Creation of ‘micro muscles’ aids better understanding of muscle efficiency
Plymouth University news: Support that has enabled a biomedical scientist to return to research after a career break has allowed him to create muscle cells which he is using to test muscle efficiency
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University earns new national award in recognition of sustainable commitments
Plymouth University news: The University has won another accolade in recognition of its commitment to sustainable practices, triumphing in the Sustainability Reporting (Public Sector) category of the Building Public Trust in Corporate Reporting Awards
