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Coronavirus further threatens sustainability of the childminding sector
Research from the Plymouth Institute of Education reveals childminders are leaving the profession - and CO\VID-19 could result in sharper decline.
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Survey of UK nurses and midwives finds worries over health, training and workload during COVID-19
The results of a survey published today have highlighted the concerns of nurses and midwives in the UK about COVID-19, and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health and that of their families.
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Naval figureheads – a short history
BA (Hons) History blog: naval figureheads – a short history by Dr Elaine Murphy
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Sea Power Theory and the First World War
BA (Hons) History blog: Sea Power Theory and the First World War by Dr Louis Halewood
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Signal for victory: the development of naval communication technology in Plymouth command
BA (Hons) History blog, Signal for Victory: The Development of Naval Communication Technology in Plymouth Command by James Bartle
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Escapists, cocovores and the search for utopia
BA (Hons) History blog: escapists, cocovores and the search for utopia by Dr Sandra Barkhof
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COVID-19 and the tourism and hospitality industry
Professor Sheela Agarwal, from the University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, writes about the challenges facing the global tourism sector during and after COVID-19
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University awarded £500,000 to advance its Knowledge Exchange projects for students, businesses and communities
The University of Plymouth is to receive £499,000 of funding from the Office for Students and Research England to advance its Knowledge Exchange work
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Rising carbon dioxide levels will change marine habitats and fish communities
Researchers from the University of Plymouth and colleagues have showed that elevated dissolved CO2 conditions can lead to a 45% decrease of fish diversity, with a loss of coral-associated species and a rearrangement of feeding behaviour.
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Stars, arts and science combine for digital retelling of Coleridge classic
The Ancient Mariner Big Read – commissioned by The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth – brings together renowned public figures, artists and scientists to retell The Rime of the Ancient Mariner for a modern audience
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Historic castle explored in detailed study of 100 objects
A new project where history students research and write about historical objects at Powderham Castle has gone live for members of the public.
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International project aims to help communities address the effects of soil erosion
The University of Plymouth has received funding as part of a joint BBSRC-NERC Research Translation programme, and builds on the Jali ardhi (meaning ‘care for the land’ in Swahili) project
