News tagged with: research
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Research aims to enhance understanding of enterprise within refugee communities
Plymouth University news: The extent to which entrepreneurship is a catalyst for empowerment and poverty alleviation among women refugees in Arab countries is to be explored in new research by Plymouth University and the University of Nottingham
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University set to evaluate £15 million programme tackling social isolation and loneliness among older people
University of Plymouth news: The University's research observatory SERIO is to conduct an evaluation of the new government-funded Ageing Well Torbay Programme - part of a national network of similar initiatives.
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Plymouth marine expert to make television splash in ground-breaking shark documentary
Plymouth University news: Marine Institute researcher Dr Nick Higgs features on an ITV documentary, Britain's Sharks, after a ground-breaking experiment involving a whale carcass.
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Students use new mine for geological research
Plymouth University news: Students from Plymouth University are using a recently opened tungsten mine on the edge of the city to develop a greater understanding of the South West’s rich and fascinating geology
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Colour dash gives bright support to Brain Tumour Research
Plymouth University news: Running an obstacle course while being pelted with powdered paint is the latest way Plymouth University students have raised money for Brain Tumour Research
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Marine renewable energy schemes should take greater account of local needs - study
Plymouth University news: Developers should pay more attention to the needs of island communities when consulting on harnessing their potential as sources of renewable energy, a study by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests
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Scientists of tomorrow get hands-on in the lab
Plymouth University news: Year 9 pupils from across Plymouth have visited the labs at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
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Further investigation required into impact of brownfield sites on coastal regeneration
Plymouth University news: Researchers at Plymouth University say in a new study that a greater understanding of brownfield or derelict sites could enhance the social and economic regeneration of coastal towns and cities
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£100,000 legacy to support research into brain tumours
Plymouth University news: A Penzance man who was a life-long supporter of the NHS and a health statistician, has left £100,000 in his will to support research into brain tumours at Plymouth University
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Winter storms the most energetic to hit western Europe since 1948, study shows
Plymouth University news: Repeated storms which battered Europe’s Atlantic coastline during the winter of 2013/14 were the most energetic in almost seven decades, new research led by Plymouth University with colleagues from France and Ireland has shown
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Breastfeeding peer supporters need to feel valued
Plymouth University news: Breastfeeding peer supporters need to feel valued to make their service sustainable, according to a study by Plymouth University.
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Hang on to your hat! Plymouth University celebrates Brain Tumour Awareness Month
Plymouth University news: Plymouth University, home to a Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, is celebrating Brain Tumour Awareness Month with a series of fundraising events
