Psychology academic wins international award for study on workplace sound
From alarms to music, audible signals are ever present in our everyday lives – and particularly vital to safety-critical industries such as healthcare and transport.…
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£2.5 million to study group treatment programme for people with severe obesity
A team of researchers based in the West Country has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The researchers…
American portrait painter Kehinde Wiley heads packed programme of public arts for the University of Plymouth
An exhibition of work from one of the most acclaimed portrait painters in the world today is heading up the new programme of contemporary art…
Academic takes dementia friendly message to 10 Downing Street
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become more ‘dementia friendly’. Ian Sherriff BEM, Academic…
University spinout company to begin development of a new cauliflower-harvesting robot
21 September 2020 A cauliflower harvesting robot is in development at a University of Plymouth spinout company following the announcement of a new collaboration with…
New businesses joining Plymouth University Cornwall Innovation Centres
@PlymUni has welcomed 13 new companies to the Cornwall Innovation Centres despite the social and economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown. A renewable energy research…
Student nurses are the key to transforming health and care in the UK
Nursing is the most trusted profession in the UK. Nurses are the voice for patients, the co-ordinators of their care and the person who guides…
University plays key role in £1.2 million project tackling flood and landslide hazards
The University of Plymouth (@PlymUni) is playing a key role in a £1.2million project to reduce risks related to landslides and floods. SENSUM (Smart SENSing…
University of Plymouth photography students chosen among Portrait of Britain winners
A student and graduate from @PlymUni are taking their places among 200 of the best portrait photographers in the country after being selected to feature…
Anxious about school return? Scientists share tips for students, parents and the community
@tinaljoshi who is a Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology at @PlymUni shares some advice about returning to school or college. Care for your community Dr Tina Joshi…