News tagged with: research
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Festival events take social science research into community
Plymouth University news: The influence of individuals on climate change, the history of crime in Plymouth and the use of food as a lifestyle motivator for the homeless are some of the key topics being explored during the ESRC Festival of Social Science
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Taking tough decisions hurts fundraisers' morality, study suggests
Plymouth University news: Fundraisers’ sense of themselves as moral individuals is damaged by having to make the difficult ethical decisions they encounter every day in their jobs, according to new research from the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy
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Prince Albert II of Monaco formally opens Plymouth University’s Marine Station
Plymouth University news: Prince Albert II of Monaco formally opens Plymouth University’s new £5 million Marine Station
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History and impact of malaria parasite inspire immersive audiovisual installation
Plymouth University news: An art installation created by Plymouth University academics and inspired by one of the world’s deadliest diseases has gone on display at the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus Conference Centre’s Cultural Zone
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New investment powers spinout company at the University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth spin out venture - PulsiV Solar - founded on breakthrough research into the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels has received significant investment following a first round of fundraising
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Academics participate in Global Wave Conference
Plymouth University news: Academics from Plymouth University have taken part in the international Global Wave Conference promoting efforts to protect our oceans, beaches and marine wildlife
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Brain Tumour Research appoints regional community fundraiser
Plymouth University news: “I lost my dad to a brain tumour now I’m helping to find a cure” - those are the words of Peter Jordan as he takes up his post as South West regional community fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research
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Japanese guidelines could assist other tsunami prone nations
Plymouth University news: Japan’s lead in implementing sea defence improvements is an important reference point for other tsunami-prone nations to help guard against future disasters, a study led by Plymouth University has suggested
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Tourism businesses keen for term-time ban reform, study shows
Plymouth University news: More than two thirds of tourism businesses in the South West say they have been negatively impacted by the ban on holidays in term-time, according to new research
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Plymouth scientists spearheading clinical research
Plymouth University news: League table shows researchers from Plymouth University and Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust have achieved year-on-year increases in the number of clinical research studies carried out
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Interactive game assesses children's emotional development
Plymouth University news: An interactive game which could enhance emotional awareness and regulation among those with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome and ADHD has been developed by scientists from Plymouth University
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China visit first step in international dental collaboration
Plymouth University news: A visit from senior managers at Capital Medical University in Beijing to Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry could lead to further collaboration