Plymouth leads national review of dental ‘fitness to practise’ process
Academics have led an international review to help the UK dental regulator define what constitutes ‘serious misconduct’ within the profession. Commissioned by the General Dental…
University of Plymouth
Project gives voice to city’s refugees and addresses impact of increase in ethnic diversity
A pilot project set to launch in Plymouth aims to help refugees use memories of home to build a new life, and address negative attitudes…
Former student returns to university for special screening of star-studded film
A student turned award-winning director is returning to Plymouth to host a preview screening of his first major feature film. Dom Lenoir graduated from the…
Plymouth becomes first UK university to receive MCA accreditation for cyber security course
A new continuing professional development (CPD) course on maritime cyber security is putting the University of Plymouth at the forefront of training the modern seafarer…
University technician shortlisted for #WISEAwards2018 for promoting STEM to girls and women
A technician at the University of Plymouth has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of her efforts to support others wanting to succeed…
Robots will never replace teachers but can boost children’s education
Robots can play an important role in the education of young people but will never fully replace teachers, a new study suggests. Writing in Science…
PhD student to develop medical education links with Taiwan
A PhD student is developing international links in medical education after winning an exclusive award from the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME)…
3D bioprinter revolutionises skin research
Although Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have a long tradition of growing high value speciality crops and plants, advances in growing technology have removed…
New pathways at Plymouth to train more nurses of the future
5 September 2018 The University of Plymouth has introduced two higher and degree apprenticeships to help boost nurse numbers in the NHS. Both the Nursing…
University hosts global ocean science conference
Some of the planet’s leading ocean scientists are gathering in Plymouth this week to discuss some of the key challenges facing the marine environment. The…