News tagged with: research
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‘Floundering without support’ – a dementia carer’s story on why new research is vital
Dorothy Tudor has cared for her partner Bob since he was diagnosed with dementia seven years ago, and explains why new Plymouth and NIHR dementia research is vital
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£2.7 million study to focus on dementia support workers in primary care
A new study led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is investigating how to introduce dementia support workers into GPs surgeries, with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of life for dementia patients and their carers.
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Bullying and harassment in the NHS could be costing billions
Bullying and harassment in the NHS in England could be costing the organisation over £2 billion per year, according to new research published in Public Money & Management.
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Greater diversity enhances public interest in marine habitats
Research by scientists at Swansea University and the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has shown greater animal biodiversity can lead to heightened human interest in marine habitats
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BIOBLOCKs show how coastal designs could benefit marine life
The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is working with the National Marine Aquarium, ARC Marine and Plymouth City Council to raise awareness of the potential benefits of artificial reefs in the marine environment
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Annual festival to engage public in fascinating world of social science research
Members of the public are invited to a week of events showcasing the impact of social science research at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
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How do senior paramedics decide when to stop resuscitation? Research project to help inform guidelines
Paramedic Ali Coppola is undertaking a masters in Clinical Research (MClinRes) to explore pulseless electrical activity (PEA) out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) – as currently there is a limited evidence-base and guidelines in the area.
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What do enquiries to the University tell us about South West businesses?
Enterprise Solutions connects hundreds of South West businesses with the University’s facilities and expertise. What do those enquiries tell us about the priorities of businesses in the region? Rich Adams, Corporate Project Manager, shares his insights.
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Brain tumour diagnosis has 'double' financial impact, report shows
The report by University partner charity Brain Tumour Research shows an average financial loss of £14,783 per household per year – more than double the £6,840 for all cancers.
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Project assesses the long-term resilience of lighthouses in face of offshore storms
STORMLAMP, led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ in conjunction with the University of Exeter and UCL, and industrial partners HR Wallingford, AECOM, WS Atkins and the Environment Agency, is using a combination of numerical modelling and field tests
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University scientists welcome Nobel Prize award in laser physics
Researchers in laser physics at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ have welcomed the announcement that colleagues in their field have been awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics
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New publication of national go-to dental handbook
A team from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Peninsula Dental School has published the second edition of Standards in Dentistry – a flagship publication of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)).
