News tagged with: research

New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life

Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
21 April 2015
Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth

Plymouth University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.
20 April 2015
Academic invited to self-determination debate

Plymouth University news: A Plymouth University academic has been invited to join a panel discussion featuring some of the world’s leading experts on national identity and governance
20 April 2015
Bone-eating worms ate marine reptile carcasses

Plymouth University news: A new report has revealed that a species of bone-eating marine worm called Osedax, believed to have co-evolved alongside whales, may actually have existed during the time of the dinosaurs - this impacting upon the fossil record
15 April 2015
Study to investigate a potential therapy at cellular level for Huntington's disease

Plymouth University news: Researchers at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have received a grant of almost £520,000 to investigate a potential therapy for Huntington's disease, for which there is currently no cure
8 April 2015
Groundbreaking research for health and wellbeing

Plymouth University news: How a European Social Fund project in Cornwall researched health and wellbeing support for charities and small businesses, looking at best practice across Europe.
31 March 2015
Teenagers more inclined to repeat 'risky' behaviour

Plymouth University news: School-age teenagers who have previously engaged in risky online behaviour are much more likely than young adults to repeat such behaviour in the future, according to a new study by Plymouth University
30 March 2015
Get ready for an exciting weekend of events

Plymouth University news: World-leading research and first rate facilities are to be opened up to the public as never before at the first Plymouth University Big Festival Weekend
27 March 2015
University of Plymouth to receive increased funding for research

University of Plymouth news: The University is to receive nearly £8 million in quality-related research funding from HEFCE as the body announces figures for 2015/16
27 March 2015
New study shows net value of seagrass to fishing in the Mediterranean

Plymouth University news: A new study by researchers at Plymouth University with counterparts in Australia has revealed the economic value of seagrass habitat to commercial and recreational fishing industries
23 March 2015
Planning green light for life-changing health and medical research facility

Plymouth University news: A new life-changing health and medical research facility at Plymouth University, which will be home to studies on issues as diverse as Ebola, antibiotic resistance, ancient DNA and Down's Sydrome, has received planning permission
12 March 2015
University Alliance securing the future of UK research and innovation through collaboration and connectivity

Plymouth University news: The University Alliance publishes 'Evolve. Connect. Succeed. Funding a healthy research and innovation ecosystem' - a new report on collaboration and funding for the higher education sector
12 March 2015