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Plymouth University graduates prepare for epic 2,000 mile rowing race around Great Britain

A four-strong intrepid team of rowers are preparing to take on the enormous challenge of rowing around the United Kingdom in a race next month.

‘The Islanders’ will be the youngest team in history to attempt this feat and are also hoping to break the world record of just over 26 days to complete what has been described as ‘the toughest race Britain has to offer’.

Two of the...

Shadow Business Minister visits Plymouth to see how the South West does business

A recent visit to Plymouth by the Shadow Business Minister, Toby Perkins MP, was an opportunity for him to set out some of the policy ideas being developed by Labour in Opposition. It is very easy for people to assume that there are no policies because of the lack of coverage in the media. The truth is that every Shadow minister is working to develop policy and that involves engaging with...

My top three marketing tips and how they got me some free stuff

So I was at the Devon County Show today and I struck up a conversation with one of the traders. It turned out we both hailed from the same place.

He eventually asked me what I did for a living and when I said media and marketing he responded with: “Okay, give me your top three marketing tips”, which I did.

And whilst they are fresh in my mind I thought I’d share them through my...

University hosts 'Time around Space' 360˚ imagery conference

A major global conference exploring the scientific and artistic potential of 360˚ imagery is being held at Plymouth University.

Time around Space is being hosted by the University’s ICCI (Innovation for the Creative and Cultural Industries), already recognised as a pioneer in the research and application of 360˚ technology, and the Faculty of Arts.

With more than 20...

The DUKW that didn't take to water

As its Plymouth History Festival this month I thought I would mention a little bit of transport history that didn't happen:

November 2005

A Somerset-based company is launching a new way of sightseeing in Plymouth . Porcellio is to offer visitors tours with a difference aboard its fleet of restored and updated Second World War amphibious vehicles, which can operate on both...

University hosts summer fair in support of world's orphans

Ethical flip flop company Gandys is holding a summer fair on campus on Monday (20 May) to raise awareness of their mission to support orphaned children around the world.

The event has been organised by Enactus:Plymouth, the Students’ Union and the Entrepreneurs Society and will include lots of fun flip-flop themed games, a barbecue and a paint party.

Set up by two young...

Half term Stepping Stones fun in new look Rothesay Gardens play area

Families living in and around Rothesay Gardens will be clambering over piles of logs as they road test their new look play area.

The area has been given a wooden makeover and massive logs are now getting a new lease of life as monkey bars, see-saw, a climbing log tangle as well as toddler swings.

Youngsters at Shakespeare Primary and Brooke Green Centre for Learning helped...

History meets innovation for new live gaming experience

Plymouth is set to undergo a digital transformation as hundreds of adventurers take part in the city’s first location-based live game.

Resurgam: The Lost Pearl of Plymouth will see gamers using mobile technology to navigate their way around the City’s maritime heritage.

In addition to exploring the incredible history of Plymouth, participants will experience reality merging...

Flybe announce price lock-down scheme

Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a "Price Lock-Down" fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight.

Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a flight will held with the "Price Lock-Down". Customers may then...

Non-surgical treatments for multiple tumours move one step nearer

A study led by researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has for the first time revealed how the loss of a particular tumour suppressing protein leads to the abnormal growth of tumours of the brain and nervous system.

The study is published in Brain: A Journal of Neurology .

Tumour suppressors exist in cells to prevent abnormal cell...

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