News tagged with: public-policy
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University helps to lead calls for investment in coastal communities
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Research coordinated by the University is central to a new report that calls for a comprehensive strategy to tackle disadvantage and improve lives in coastal towns and cities
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Researchers connect with policy makers and advisers at Evidence Week
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Our researchers took part in the 2025 event and showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
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Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first ever research highlighting the issue of microplastics in the ocean.
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New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Experts from the University participated in a £5.77m cross-governmental funded project which shows that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote wellbeing and improve mental health
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Government Minister visits Dental School
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Health and Social Care Minister Helen Whateley MP met the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ team to hear about its innovative work.
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Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight. Ian Sherriff BEM was among key national figures invited to a roundtable and reception.
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University contributes to government review of medical devices
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Professor Daniel Martin is among the experts to work on the independent review published by the Department of Health and Social Care
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What should we do with ageing marine structures?
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: What should we do with ageing marine structures?Dr Anaëlle Lemasson co-authored a comment article in Nature saying current legislation needs to be revised.
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South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news - South West universities join forces for new regional Think Tank
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Study highlights the critical importance of uniting communities and conservation to effectively implement environmental practices
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: A new paper by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Blue Marine Foundation, Natural England and DEFRA draws together more than 15 years of research carried out in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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University helps secure £5m to tackle health inequalities in Cornwall
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is part of a £5million Health Determinant Research Collaboration, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall
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