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Dental education boost from new Plymouth dental expert-edited book
Plymouth University news: Professor Liz Kay has edited a new, comprehensive text book for dental education - with contributions from six of her colleagues
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Plymouth University expertise in evidence at UNESCO conference
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University’s expertise in the earth sciences will be in evidence as students and academics play a leading role at the 7th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks
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Medical students bring ‘health corner’ to Salvation Army residents
Plymouth University news: Medical students from Plymouth University have worked with the Salvation Army at Devonport Lifehouse to develop a 'health corner' for improved well being
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Climate change expert welcomes oceans report
Plymouth University news: Professor Camille Parmesan has welcomed a new report on the oceans, and highlighted in a chapter contained within the report the impact on human health of rising sea temperatures
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![Student Michael Rymer; Maria Bennallick; Professor Bridie Kent, Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery; Professor Trish Livsey, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences; and Dr Andy Nichols]()
Olympic-inspired torch relay spreads important message
Plymouth University news: The Olympics may be over, but nursing academics have kept its spirit alive in an inspired torch relay to demonstrate how ‘clean hands save lives’.
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Research explores beach recovery following severe storms
Plymouth University news: The recovery of beaches across the South West following the severe storms of 2013/14 is to be explored as part of a major new research initiative led by Plymouth University
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Patient volunteers needed for GP exercise referral study
Plymouth University news: A study assessing the effectiveness of the GP exercise referral service is extending its recruitment period so that more local patients can take part
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Technique could assess historic changes to Antarctic sea ice and glaciers
Plymouth University news: Historic changes to Antarctic sea ice could be unravelled using a new technique pioneered by scientists at Plymouth University
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Specialist NICE appointment for Plymouth University dentistry academic
Plymouth University new: Following her role in the new NICE guideline for oral health care in care homes, Professor Liz Kay has been made a specialist committee member by NICE for a new standard for oral health promotion in care homes and hospitals
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Research aims to use wider engagement to improve prisoner-community relations
Plymouth University news: A research project from Plymouth University is designed to raise awareness of prisoner resettlement journeys, while developing a dialogue with the wider community in an effort to improve prisoner-community relations
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Could physical activity be good for alcohol and substance use disorders?
Plymouth University news: Physical activity could be good for disorders caused by alcohol and substance use, and a study led by Plymouth University will investigate what the benefits might be and how it might work
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Rising sea temperatures could enhance and accelerate radiation induced DNA effects in marine mussels
Plymouth University news: Increased sea temperatures could have a dramatic effect on radiation-induced damage in marine invertebrates, a study in conjunction with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) suggests
