Students help to reduce school pupils’ anxiety around COVID-19
Dental students have helped young people with additional needs to practise self-care and coping strategies to deal with anxiety around COVID-19. Delivering breathing exercises and…
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“Nothing will stop us helping our community”: University celebrates online dental intervention success
While COVID-19 has made life challenging for everyone, Peninsula Dental School has adapted by delivering its unique community engagement work online for the first time.…
Dental academic receives national recognition for work to help homeless
A champion of community dentistry has been recognised by a national body for his work helping people experiencing homelessness. Robert Witton, Director of Community-based Dentistry…
Plymouth Powerful Women
A website and heritage trail celebrating the achievements of iconic women in Plymouth over the past century have been launched on International Women’s Day. From…
Sir Roger Deakins under the spotlight with University film students
Legendary cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins CBE has shared some of the secrets of his remarkable career during a special Q&A session with aspiring film-makers at…
Education academic cooks up Kelly’s Kitchen Science
An education expert has launched a series of home-schooling science videos to help parents engage, enthuse, educate and entertain their children during the third national…
Lockdown Learn supports teachers and young people through pandemic
Academics and experts from across the UK are contributing to a new online resource designed to inspire young people during the current national lockdown. Lockdown…
Could physical activity help minimise drug and alcohol use?
Figures and surveys have shown that high-risk alcohol consumption increased during lockdown periods, while exercise decreased. Now researchers are exploring whether increased physical activity could…
University awarded £1m to create national test facility for renewable technology
The University of Plymouth has been awarded more than £1million to create a unique facility for testing new innovations in floating offshore wind technology. Supported…
Plymouth Students search for 100 ambassadors to help preserve the planet
Education and awareness plays a vital role in the global response to the climate emergency. With that in mind, and ahead of the 2021 United…