News tagged with: research
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Study shows seaweed succumbs to viruses
A new study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association, published in the ISME Journal, is the first to describe viruses in kelps, which are important both ecologically and commercially
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University spinout company addresses new vaccines
Plymouth University news: The Vaccine Group is a new spin-out company headed by Dr Michael Jarvis, which will develop new vaccines using innovative and ground breaking methods
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The escalating cost of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis
Plymouth University news: As a member of The Lancet Commission on Liver Disease and contributor to a new report from the Foundation for Liver Research, Professor Matthew Cramp discusses the issues
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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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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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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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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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Come Together – Lennon and McCartney transformed for 60th anniversary performance
The works of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have been reconfigured by Dr Alexis Kirke, a composer at the University of Plymouth, into a new performance that will be showcase to audiences at the Port Eliot Festival this summer
