News tagged with: research
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Engineers make final preparations in bid to set world speed record
University of Plymouth news: Mechanical and composites engineers and students from University of Plymouth, and paracyclist Liz McTernan, are embarking on a quest for world record success
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Study explores secondary school admissions
Plymouth University news: The techniques parents use when determining the best secondary school for their children are to be explored in a new study by Plymouth University
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Public invited to engage with energy research
Plymouth University news: Research which aims to transform people’s energy usage, in an attempt to promote carbon reduction, will be showcased in a free public event at Plymouth University
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Students given an insight into the world around us
Plymouth University news: Almost 600 A-level students will be getting up close and personal with science as part of a series of events at Plymouth University
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An app twice a day keeps the dentist away
Plymouth University news: Research published in the British Dental Journal shows that use of Brush DJ, a tooth brushing app, not only results in better oral health routines for children but also has a role to educate and inform
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Postgraduate autism researcher shortlisted for national award
Plymouth University news: A postgraduate student whose research focuses on team working in the diagnosis of autism is one of six PhD students vying to win the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
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Academic appointed to French animal welfare group
Plymouth University news: A senior academic from Plymouth University has been appointed to a body advising the French government on best practice in animal welfare
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
University of Plymouth news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the University of Plymouth
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Patients with abnormally fast heart rhythms to benefit from modification to treatment
Plymouth University news: A paper published in The Lancet shows that a modification to the Valsalva manoeuvre would be beneficial to the hundreds of patients who present at the Emergency Department with abnormally fast heart rates.
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Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize
University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
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Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Plymouth University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Plymouth University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
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First dental NIHR portfolio study in the South West achieves full recruitment
Plymouth University news: An over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease could be one step nearer, now that a dental clinical trial in the South West has recruited all the patients it needs
