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AI’s Role in Secure Online Casino Environments

AI and machine learning algorithms are now the keen-eyed sentinels in the world of online casinos. They analyse colossal amounts of player data—betting patterns, session length, transaction history—to detect anomalies instantly. These systems flag suspicious behaviour such as rapid-fire bets,...

You're Hired! In search of Plymouth's most employable 17-year-old

The final of Plymouth’s ‘You're Hired!’ will take place today and tomorrow in the Roland Levinsky Building at the University of Plymouth.

The concept of ‘You're Hired!’ is to find Plymouth’s most employable 17-year-old sixth-former. In order to get to these final stages, 11 city sixth forms each staged one of the heats and students competed in two of the challenges provided...

Project Search interns graduate following nine months of work-based training

Eight interns from Project Search, Derriford, graduated this week following nine months of intensive work-based training gaining Diplomas in Progression.

The interns, who all have learning disabilities, have been working in Derriford Hospital, on honorary contracts while developing and learning new work skills.

The project partners’ representatives from Plymouth Hospitals NHS...

University academics to be awarded National Teaching Fellowships

An internationally-recognised performing arts lecturer and a leading figure in the development of technology-enhanced learning are both to be honoured with National Teaching Fellowships.

Adam Benjamin and Professor Neil Witt are two of only 55 winners nationally in the awards scheme by the Higher Education Academy, which aims to raise the status of teaching and learning across the UK...

Suffrage play arrives in Plymouth city centre

As they continue their journey in celebration of the centenary of The Great Suffrage Pilgrimage, Dreadnought South West Association will be performing free Episodes from a new play in Plymouth city centre’s Piazza at 4pm on Thursday 27 June 2013. The play, Oxygen, looks at how women’s rights have changed in the last 100 years, how protest has changed and seeks to examine if there has been any...

999 Academy seeks applicants for 2013/14

Following on from a successful pilot programme the 999 Academy is seeking applicants for the 2013/14 academic year.

The 999 Academy is the first of its kind nationally where all four emergency services have come together, with an education provider, to create a joint service academy which aims to inspire young people to become valued and respected members of the community.

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Action Mesothelioma Day to be marked with special memorial event

Patients, relatives and friends will mark Action Mesothelioma Day on Friday 5 July with a special event in memory of patients affected by mesothelioma at Saltram House.

Organised by the South West Mesothelioma Group, based at the Macmillan Mustard Tree Cancer Support Centre at Derriford Hospital, anyone affected by asbestos related mesothelioma is welcome to attend the event where...

Torch designer to present iconic creation to Boston Marathon organisers

An iconic symbol which has lit up an epic relay across America will be presented to the organisers of the Boston Marathon at an emotional ceremony in the city.

Plymouth University student Jon Parlby designed the torch for One Run for Boston, which set off from Los Angeles on Friday 7 June and will arrive in Boston on Sunday 30 June.

During that time, the torch has been carried...

Last chance to enter Plymouth In Bloom

If your garden is blooming and you want to show off your green-fingered efforts then this is your final chance to enter Plymouth in Bloom 2013.

The closing date for entries, Friday 5 July, is looming and time is running out to enter. There are lots of categories including best garden, container display, business, school, community groups and best kept street.

Councillor Brian...

Plymouth site manager wins national house building award

A site manager from Plymouth is celebrating after winning a prestigious national house building award.

Craig Rutherford, site manager at Taylor Wimpey’s Penlee development, beat off stiff competition from over 13,000 entries to be honoured with an NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the Job Quality Award. The award, which is one of 68 won by Taylor Wimpey site managers...

Bienvenue to new French visitors' guide for students

Students visiting Plymouth from France can now tour the city using a new visitors’ guide to help make the most of their stay and work on their language skills.

An event celebrating the launch of the new YOLO (You Only Live Once) tourist information brochure for young people, is taking place on Wednesday 26 June at 3.30pm in the Tourist Information Office on the Barbican.

The...

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