News tagged with: research

GWave tests new device in COAST Lab

Plymouth University news: US-based marine renewable technology firm GWave is putting its technology through tests at the COAST Lab in the Marine Building
16 February 2017
Computer music researcher invited to speak at the Royal Institution of Great Britain

Plymouth University news: Eduardo Miranda, Professor of Computer Music whose research aims to unlock the secrets of the mind through music, has been invited to address patrons and supporters of the Royal Institution of Great Britain
8 February 2017
New climate index based on atmospheric pressure produces more accurate predictions of storm wave conditions

Plymouth University news: A new climate index controlling storm wave activity along the Atlantic coast of Europe has been proposed by coastal researchers from Plymouth University, in collaboration with colleagues from three institutions in France
6 February 2017
China agreements for University of Plymouth emphasise international reputation

Plymouth University news: Southern Medical University in China has entered into research and teaching agreements with Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
6 February 2017
Report on new estimates of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population of England

Plymouth University news: In order for Public Health England to provide services appropriate to the needs of the LGB population in England, researchers from Plymouth University have produced a new report on estimating the size of the LGB population
2 February 2017
The iSPER Brexit Series offers academic insight on impact of leaving the EU

Plymouth University news: The University of Plymouth has today launched an initiative which sees leading academics endeavouring to provide policy makers and the public with an informed insight into the Brexit debate
1 February 2017
NHS opening doors for digital innovators in the South West

Plymouth University news: A health app developer from the University of Plymouth whose work joined the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, will as a result receive support from the South West Academic Health Science Network
31 January 2017
Abnormally-fast heart rate technique study showcased for NIHR 10th anniversary

Plymouth University news: The National Institute for Health Research has chosen a project managed by the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University to showcase in celebration of its 10th anniversary
31 January 2017
New research may pave the way for peripheral nerve damage repair

Plymouth University news: New research from Plymouth University means a better understanding of how peripheral nerves self-repair, leading to hope of an effective treatment for the estimated one in ten people over 55 in the UK affected by the condition
30 January 2017
44 invading species 'loose' in North Atlantic, study shows

Plymouth University news: Accidental introductions of non-native species has been of increasing concern since the 1980s when human-mediated transportation was recognised as a major route by which species are transported and spread
27 January 2017
Composer creates unique new piece to mark 60th anniversary of Lennon and McCartney

Plymouth University news: To mark the 60th anniversary of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's first meeting, Dr Alexis Kirke has used a computer algorithm to chart the emotional development of their friendship through their lyrics
25 January 2017
Medical Research Council funds development of new strategies to treat and prevent Hepatitis C virus infection

Plymouth University news: Together with colleagues from the University of Oxford, Plymouth scientists are investigating new strategies for the treatment and prevention of Hepatitis C virus infection, thanks to funding from the Medical Research Council
13 January 2017