News tagged with: research
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![Dr Jon Gil Ranedo and Dr Claudia Barros, from the °µÍø½âÃÜ’s Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence, will investigate how changes in glioma stem cells affect their vulnerability and whether that can be used to identify novel therapies]()
Research hopes to uncover new vulnerabilities in glioma tumour cells
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Researchers in our Brain Tumour Research Centre have been awarded funding to explore the role oncolytic viruses – which selectively infect and kill tumour cells – might play in the treatment of certain forms of brain tumour.
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Project aims to transform care and support for families with an autistic child
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: A major trial led by the University is examining whether SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) can significantly improve the mental health, wellbeing, and functioning of families with an autistic child
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University contributes to ambitious plan for food security and growth
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Academics from the University’s Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS) have worked with partners across the Great South West consortium on the new Agrifood Growth Plan
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University helps to launch National Marine Autonomy Accelerator to drive innovation and opportunity
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Delivered through a partnership of Tech South West, Babcock International Group and the University, the programme will support high-growth companies working in autonomous marine systems
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University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Through its Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) and the Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS), the University is playing a key role in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
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![Drone footage captured by the °µÍø½âÃÜ's Coastal Processes Research Group on February 5, 2026 showing the A379 between Torcross and Strete in South Devon damaged by a series of winter storms]()
Storms and shifting sands – assessing the ocean’s impact on Start Bay
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Members of the University’s Coastal Processes Research Group have been conducting assessments along Start Bay for the past 20 years, charting the changes caused by rising sea levels and increased storms
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Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the University has suggested changing how pollack are released after being caught by recreational anglers could have a marked difference on the fisheries’ long-term sustainability
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Tech companies need to unite and make device security easier for users
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Researchers at the University say the majority of security systems being used by technologies companies place an undue burden on users to understand different and difficult security rules
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Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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Cutting edge new testing capabilities support the UK’s marine autonomy ambitions
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: The University is part of a consortium that has launched the first stage of a dedicated maritime autonomy sensor and weather test range in °µÍø½âÃÜ Sound
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Project investigates public attitudes and perceptions towards the decommissioning of marine artificial structures
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: The University is leading the READ-ME initiative, which will use a range of techniques to document attitudes and perceptions in order to generate crucial knowledge to guide sustainable ocean management
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Partnership tackles contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: The University has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with °µÍø½âÃÜ company Recycle It Global to tackle contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
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