News tagged with: research
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One giant leap for Huntington’s disease research
Plymouth University news: Charly Honey, 24, who has been diagnosed with Huntington's disease, is to lead a group of local fundraisers in a skydive to help raise money for research into the condition at Plymouth University
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Torbay MP supports desperately needed world-beating research in the South West
Plymouth University news: Local MP Kevin Foster is impressed and inspired by the research carried out into brain tumours at Plymouth University and its Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence
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Study provides first evidence of acidification’s impact on wild fish reproductive behaviour
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Ocean acidification could have a dramatic impact on the reproductive behaviour of fish, a new international study led by the University of Palermo and the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ shows.
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Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon visits medical laboratory development
Plymouth University news: Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon sees new research laboratories under construction at Plymouth University as "a huge commitment towards the future of the region"
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Launch of first free and comprehensive web-based data resource of measures for person centred care
Plymouth University news: With patient centred care at the centre of health policy, a new, free resource is welcomed by those responsible for instigating and implementing health policy
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Melody, album sales and lyrics provide basis for unique tribute to David Bowie
Plymouth University news: David Bowie’s music, lyrics and album sales will be transformed for a unique tribute to the global icon, created by Plymouth University and Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, taking place at this summer’s Port Eliot Festival
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New genealogical databases to determine family cancer links could be rolled out further
Plymouth University news: The use of large family history databases to determine a person’s likelihood of developing cancer has been well received in a recent study – and further trials should be conducted to see if their use is possible elsewhere.
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Plymouth University signs research and education partnership with Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
Plymouth University news: Students and academics from Plymouth University will get the opportunity to work alongside some of Russia’s leading musical innovators thanks to a new partnership with the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory
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England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside
Plymouth University news: Children from 125 schools across the South West on England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by Natural England and delivered by Plymouth University
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Plymouth University takes amazing appliances of science to the Port Eliot Festival
Plymouth University news: A musical tribute to David Bowie, a duet for mezzo soprano and quantum supercomputer, and a showcase of robotics and coastal research will be among the highlights as Plymouth University merges the creative arts and sciences
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Soprano and quantum computer combine for world first performance
Plymouth University news: The world premiere of a duet between a mezzo soprano and a $15million quantum supercomputer – created by a Plymouth University composer – will take place at the 2016 Port Eliot Festival
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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.
