News tagged with: research
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New project to develop new community-led social prescribing
The ҹèƵ is leading new research that will investigate if and how social prescribing might be broadened and offered outside of the NHS.
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Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia, study says
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia - mirtazapine - is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
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Parkinson's expert honoured with national award
Dr Camille Carroll has won the Tom Isaacs Award, given by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute to recognise a researcher who has significantly impacted the lives of people living with Parkinson’s and has involved people with Parkinson’s in their work.
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ҹèƵ takes the lead as universities commit to climate action
Professor Judith Petts CBE, the ҹèƵ’s Vice-Chancellor, has led the development of a new set of climate commitments endorsed by 140 universities and released ahead of the COP26 conference.
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Study highlights how humans and nature are causing significant changes to the health of global rivers
New research involving the ҹèƵ shows rivers such as the Amazon, Mississippi and Congo are seeing increased levels of solutes such as calcium and potassium
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University professor chairs government event on coastal communities
A University professor has been invited to chair a government event on the challenges facing seaside resorts and other coastal communities.
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Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year
A study by the ҹèƵ’s International Marine Litter Research Unit is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
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Consortium submits plan to confirm South West’s status as a global leader in ocean technology innovation
The ҹèƵ is part of a consortium that has submitted a plan to Government which would confirm the South West’s position at the global forefront of ocean technology research and innovation
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New report outlines steps needed to reduce child deaths from serious illness
The Before Arrival at Hospital (BeArH) report has been welcomed by parents whose children suffered - and they hope it will stop their experience from happening to others.
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Employers should adapt remote working policies to target physical activity, stress and diet, study recommends
Companies considering remote working in the post-pandemic world need to introduce measures to increase physical activity, reduce stress and improve diet for employees, a new study has found.
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ҹèƵ to host UK’s first charging network for electric maritime vessels
The ҹèƵ is working with ҹèƵ City Council, Princess Yachts Limited and Aqua SuperPower to develop a network of electric maritime charging facilities around ҹèƵ Sound
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Marine Protected Area status can boost fish populations by almost 400%
A new study by the ҹèƵ has shown that protecting areas of the ocean and coastlines with “whole-site” Marine Protected Area status can result in four-fold increases in the abundance and diversity of fish populations
