Press office news tagged school-of-law-criminology-and-government
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New research helps address problem of hospital bed blocking
Experts have led a study questioning assumptions about the best way to stop unnecessary admissions and extended hospital stays for frail, elderly people.
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Success for graduate in international film festival
BSc International Relations with Sociology graduate Rebecca Hall has won a prize in the London Greek Film Festival for the screenplay of her debut novel, Girl Gone Greek.
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Student legal service earns national pro bono accolade
The Plymouth Law Clinic, based at the University of Plymouth, has won the Best Contribution by a Law School category at the annual LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards
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Exhibition helps visitors understand county's past
Visitors to Bodmin Jail this Easter holiday are being treated to a fascinating exhibition on Cornwall’s colourful past, thanks to University students and researchers.
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National campaign on refugee family reunion supported by University of Plymouth and Red Cross partnership
A project in which university staff and students work with refugees and the British Red Cross has contributed to a campaign to make it easier for displaced people to be reunited with their families.
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Brexit, crime and children’s rights – festival explores the impact of social science research on our daily lives
The University of Plymouth is hosting a series of events on subjects ranging from Brexit to children’s digital rights as part the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) annual Festival of Social Science
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Academic’s book explores the impact of Windsor dynasty’s century in power
Dr Judith Rowbotham, Visiting Specialist at the University of Plymouth, has co-edited a book examining the challenges and changes which have faced the Windsor dynasty as it marks its centenary in 2017
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Plymouth Law Clinic shortlisted for prestigious national award
The Plymouth Law Clinic, coordinated by students in the Law School at the University of Plymouth, has been shortlisted in the Best Contribution by a Law School category of the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Awards 2017.
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Student Victim Support Service launched at University
University of Plymouth news: A new Victim Support Service has been launched at the University of Plymouth – run by students for students in need.
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Academic appointed as Non-Executive Director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Plymouth University news: Sheena Asthana, Professor of Health Policy at the University of Plymouth, has been appointed a non-executive director of NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
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Research aims to use wider engagement to improve prisoner-community relations
Plymouth University news: A research project from Plymouth University is designed to raise awareness of prisoner resettlement journeys, while developing a dialogue with the wider community in an effort to improve prisoner-community relations
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New report calls for fair funding for rural police forces
Plymouth University news: Rural police forces seem set to lose out financially as government thinking is skewed in favour of urban areas, says a detailed study conducted by Plymouth University for the National Rural Crime Network.