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Communities need greater involvement in measures to protect marine environment - study

Plymouth University news: The continued social acceptability of marine conservation measures in the UK could be reliant on increased engagement with the industries and stakeholders they are designed to benefit, a study by Plymouth University suggests
14 January 2016
Graduate's app aims to enhance children’s reading skills

Plymouth University news: A primary school teacher and Plymouth University graduate has created a new app designed to improve children’s reading skills through interactive gaming
13 January 2016
Conference to showcase integration of health services

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is holding a conference to showcase how a pioneering integration of healthcare, social and wellbeing services is making a positive difference to the city.
12 January 2016
5th Plymouth Dementia Conference draws national experts

Plymouth University news: From dementia friendly airports to dementia in the countryside, freedom to roam and care at home, this year's Plymouth Dementia Conference is a must-attend event
12 January 2016
Postgraduate paramedic course takes off

Plymouth University news: The University has collaborated with the Devon Air Ambulance Trust to deliver a masters programme in critical care specifically for air ambulance paramedics.
11 January 2016
Cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin trialled as a potential neuro-protective treatment for Parkinson’s

University of Plymouth news: A national clinical trial led by University of Plymouth has started recruiting participants to see if cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin has potential as a treatment for Parkinson's
11 January 2016
University hosts delegation from Ghana as part of efforts to forge international trade links

Plymouth University news: A delegation from Ghana will tour education and research facilities at Plymouth University as part of a three-day visit aimed at forging international trade links
8 January 2016
BRCA1 deficiency increases sensitivity of ovarian cancer cells to auranofin

Plymouth University news: An anti-rheumatic drug could improve the prognosis for ovarian cancer patients exhibiting a deficiency of the DNA repair protein BRCA1, a study led by Plymouth University has found
8 January 2016
Social work graduate to receive British Citizen Award for charity work in South Africa

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University graduate who has devoted the past eight years to helping vulnerable and traumatised children in South Africa has been nominated for a national honour
8 January 2016
Dentists needed for study of the profession and patient referrals

Plymouth University news: A researcher from Plymouth University is recruiting dentists to a study to investigate what dentists think of their professional roles and the roles of other dental professionals, and how that impacts on patient referrals.
8 January 2016
Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre hailed as positive example of EU research funding

Plymouth University news: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC) has been cited as an example of how European Union funding is benefitting UK science and engineering research
7 January 2016
Scientists discover freshwater diversity hotspot in arid region of South Africa

Plymouth University news: Scientists from Plymouth University have discovered a hotspot of freshwater diversity in an arid part of South Africa, including many new species
7 January 2016