News tagged with: news
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Internet find gives fascinating insight into life of a sailor in 1930s
Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor (Reader) in History at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, transformed a pile of records bought on eBay into an unlikely treasure trove of 1930s naval history
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3D bioprinter revolutionises skin research
A new piece of technology at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is helping researchers develop a working skin substitute. The 3D bioprinter will enable the team to test whether extracts from native Cornish plants and seaweeds have powerful skin-care applications.
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New pathways at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to train more nurses of the future
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has introduced two higher and degree apprenticeships to help boost nurse numbers in the NHS.
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The challenges of managing and researching the marine environment post-Brexit
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop writes about the challenges of managing and research the marine environment post-Brexit.
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University hosts global ocean science conference
The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is holding its annual meeting at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s Marine Station
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Supportive dental professor awarded Honorary Doctorate by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Professor Nairn Wilson CBE, a Past President of the British Dental Association, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Peninsula Dental School.
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Nursing students take over running hospital ward
Student nurses from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ recently took over running a hospital ward as part of a new model of learning – believed to be a first for the South West.
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Kelp forests function differently in warmer oceans
Scientists from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the Marine Biological Association studied kelp forests off the south west of the United Kingdom
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Why can weever fish make beach visits a painful experience?
Marine biologists and coastal scientists from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ are carrying out research into one of the more painful features of the South West’s beaches – weever fish.
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Researchers quest for autonomous control in 11th World Robotic Sailing Championship
Academics and students in the Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics are going to be taking part in the 11th World Robotic Sailing Championship in Southampton from August 26–30.
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Denis rides again – charity cycle for life-saving medical research
Denis Wilkins, Chair of Peninsula Medical Foundation, is cycling the length of the UK to support research in the University's Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine
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Scientists join forces to boost crop production
Academics from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Jeddah to explore joint projects that would allow plants to be grown in controlled conditions in the Middle East