Press office news tagged research
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New website to help families spot bowel cancer risks
Research by PhD student Selina Goodman has led to the creation a new website to help families at a high risk of bowel cancer
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University retains award for support offered to researchers
The University of Plymouth has retained the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the career development of researchers
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Collaborative action for the delivery of effective person-centred coordinated care
Two and a half years of work in the South West could pave the way for further, adoption of this novel approach to improve patient care
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Research hopes to make dental visits less stressful for children with autism
Inspired by her own experience as a mum to a five-year-old son with autism, dental hygienist Nicole Thomas has published new research hoping to make dental examinations less stressful for autistic children.
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University of Plymouth signs agreement with Information Risk Management Ltd to address maritime cyber security
The University of Plymouth and Information Risk Management Ltd (an Altran UK company) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them join forces on a range of research projects within the maritime cyber security sector
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Research reveals a new survival strategy in key bacteria
New research from the School of Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences shows that cyanobacteria will not immediately shut down when deprived of nitrogen – instead ‘waiting’ until absolutely necessary to stop functioning.
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Traditional technique could inspire new generation of efficient homes
The University of Plymouth is leading an international research project which aims to take a traditional building method and repurpose it to create a new generation of energy efficient homes
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New study underpins the future of Person Centred Care
As health delivery moves away from disease-based models to person centred delivery, a study led by Dr Helen Lloyd addresses the development of a new practical tool to support organisations and practitioners in delivering this new approach
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Study offers detailed insight into early-life behaviour of grey seal pups at sea
Male and female grey seal pups show distinct behavioural differences as they learn to forage in the early stages of independence, according to research led by the University of Plymouth, the University of St Andrews and Abertay University
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Young European migrants living in UK need more support following Brexit vote, research suggests
Young European migrants living in the UK say they expect to remain here for the immediate future despite experiencing a rise in racial abuse following the Brexit vote, according to research by the Universities of Strathclyde, Plymouth and Durham
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Psychologists to begin study on how to improve people’s navigational abilities
Psychologists secure funding in excess of £440,000 to research the cognitive basis or a person's sense of direction.
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Drinking glasses can contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium
Enamelled drinking glasses and popular merchandise can contain more than 1000 times the limit level of lead and up to 100 times the limit level of cadmium, a study by the University of Plymouth has shown