News tagged with: dementia
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Sharing opportunities in worldwide dementia care
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The National and International Perspectives of Dementia conference was led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ
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Alumni Awards 2025
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The winners of the University's first Alumni Awards have been announced, recognising the positive impact our graduates are making locally and globally
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£2.4 million project aims to help people with multiple long-term conditions stay well
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Researchers from the University are part of a major new project aiming to establish some of the common issues that exist for people living with more than one health condition.
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World’s largest survey on dementia attitudes needs your views
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is co-leading the largest global survey on people’s attitudes towards dementia – and everyone, of any age and location, is encouraged to take part.
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Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Dementia expert invited to 10 Downing Street to share latest insight. Ian Sherriff BEM was among key national figures invited to a roundtable and reception.
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University participates in European research network examining the early detection of Alzheimer's disease
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is part of the CombiDiag Doctoral Network, which is develop pioneering techniques for the diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – Plymouth’s seedling idea that grew worldwide
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Ian Sherriff BEM reflects on the impact of the sunflower symbol he co-created with Gatwick Airport.
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Researcher contributes to new report highlighting regional variations in dementia diagnosis
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: Ian Sherriff BEM, the University's Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, was among the experts invited to contribute to a recent inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia.
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New policy research unit to improve dementia prevention, diagnosis and care
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University is co-leading the new NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit, which will produce research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, care service, and workforce needs.
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University hosts dementia conference
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The University has hosted a conference sharing international, national and regional thoughts on dementia care and research.
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Project explores potential for digital technologies to create inclusion and opportunities in Devon and Cornwall
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ news: The ICONIC project aims to find ways of engaging older generations with digital content – and encouraging younger generations to create it
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Study explores links between people taking multiple medications and dementia
New research led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ shows that people with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis
