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Conference to showcase the best in cognitive research

Plymouth University is showcasing cutting-edge research that explores how humans think, feel and behave at an open conference next week.

The Cognition Institute Conference takes place on 7 and 8 July at the University’s city centre campus and is free to attend.

From language learning and bilingualism to the effects of a marine environment on health and wellbeing, the conference...

Thousands complete the Run for Women

Over 1,000 students, staff and parents from Plymouth took part in the annual Run for Women to raise money for CAFOD and help women and girls in some of the poorest countries throughout the world.

There is currently a massive poverty and gender inequality gap with women and girls making up 70% of the world’s one billion poorest people. Moved by this statistic and stories of women who...

Over £250,000 conned out of Plymouth residents

Crafty con artists have managed to scam £255,000 out of 146 people in Plymouth.

Trading Standards have visited these people as a result of receiving a list of over 650 potential scam victims that have been targeted in the city. But officers are warning this is just the tip of the iceberg with only five per cent of these crimes actually being reported.

Scammers use a number of...

Woman assaulted in Plymouth car park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious sexual assault in Plymouth which happened in the car park behind the Walkabout pub on Union Street between 11pm and 11.30pm on Monday 27th June.

A woman was approached by a man unknown to her who then committed the assault. He is described as a white male, aged 30 to 40, 6ft 1in tall of medium build. He was wearing a red England...

Student book goes down swimmingly

Two Plymouth University students have created a book aimed at helping children learn how to swim.

Swimming with Bertie was written by second-year English and Creative Writing student Hannah Stamp, and illustrated by third-year Illustration student Chen Zhen Lee; telling the story of a young cat who overcomes his fear of the water.

The book was the brainchild of University...

Plymouth to hold jobs fair for veterans

A jobs fair is being held this month to help Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street.’

The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

So far, 45 different employers and organisations...

Search is on to find top dog-friendly businesses

The search is on to find the UK’s most dog-friendly places, as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2016.

The competition, now in its tenth year, is part of the wider Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs.

With around 8.5 million dogs in the UK, and around...

PCC to launch consultation on new police and and crime plan

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will launch a summer long consultation about a new police and Crime plan for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

She is discussing the details with her scrutiny body, the police and crime panel, at its meeting in Plymouth this morning (Friday 1st July)

“During the election campaign I set out a clear set of priorities for the...

Council addresses community tensions with partners

Plymouth City Council Leader Councillor Ian Bowyer says the authority is committed to working with police to crack down on any incidents of hate crime following the EU Referendum.

Councillor Bowyer met Chief Superintendent Andy Boulting to discuss community tension following the EU Referendum result.

Plymouth MPs Johnny Mercer and Oliver Colvile also attended the meeting....

First ever Devon Pollinators Month

Devon Local Nature Partnership is aiming to Get Devon Buzzing this July with a month of 'pollinator' themed events across the county.

The first ever Devon Pollinators' Month aims to raise awareness of our bees, butterflies and other insects, many of which are in serious decline.

Events have been organized by a wide range of partners including local farmers, East Devon District...

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