News tagged with: news
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Academic named among UK’s leading female engineers
Professor Deborah Greaves has been listed by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) among its Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability.
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
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Virtual Student Internship programme for Cornish and Isles of Scilly businesses
The University is among the partners for an innovative virtual internship programme for businesses in Cornwall.
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The struggle with gout: the letters of Francis Gregor of Trewarthenick in Cornwall
University of Plymouth BA (Hons) History blog. The struggle with gout: the letters of Francis Ggregor of Trewarthenick in Cornwall.
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Research in the time of Covid – Devon connections
University of Plymouth, BA (hons) History blog. Research in the time of Covid – some Devon connections
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The future of theatre: training for tomorrow
The future of theatre: training for tomorrow. Associate Professor in Theatre, Dr John Matthews tells us why Plymouth offers a unique and career-building experience for performers.
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Online abuse expert helps Facebook, Google and others shape new approach to child protection
An academic specialising in child sexual exploitation has given expert guidance to Facebook, Google, Microsoft and other tech giants as they publish a new 15-year roadmap on protecting young people against online harm.
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Island ‘drowning’ is not inevitable as sea levels rise
An international study led by the University of Plymouth suggests coral reef islands across the world could naturally adapt to survive the impact of rising sea.
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University contributes to government review on marine protected areas
Marine scientists from the University of Plymouth have contributed to the Benyon Review, a major UK Government report into the potential benefits of highly protected marine areas
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Simple way of ‘listening’ to chicks could dramatically improve welfare
New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests a simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity.
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University helps create UK’s first electric sea-going passenger boat
The University of Plymouth is playing a major role in a ground-breaking project to create the UK’s first, sea going, electric passenger vessel.
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Scientists warn against ‘greenwashing’ of global coastal developments
Led by researchers from the University of Plymouth, a new study says the world’s waterfront cities should not be deluged with apparently green developments because they still carry the potential to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment
