Plymouth University faculty of Health, Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences
23 Oct 2025
The University of Plymouth 2025 Alumni Awards
The University of Plymouth 2025 Alumni Awards have quickly become a highlight in our calendar – a moment for us to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni community. These...
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24 Jul 2025
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
During the 2025 University of Plymouth International, National Dementia conference organised by Ian Sherriff B.E.M. which this year was held at Plymouth Argyle conference centre a Memorandum of Understanding between...
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02 Feb 2024
Benefits of rural life
One of our members from Plymouth University has signposted a funding opportunity from the European Commission via the Horizon Europe Programme. Funding is available to look at “Societal perceptions and...
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30 Oct 2023
APPG report shows lack of services is impacting on dementia diagnosis for rural patients
A new joint report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia and the Alzheimer’s Society has revealed that poor access to, or a lack of services in rural areas,...
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24 Oct 2023
Ways to make Air Travel a positive experience for People with Dementia
Air travel can be a problematic experience for people living with dementia. A new research-informed booklet outlines the barriers they face — and how to overcome them. “People with dementia...
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27 Jul 2023
National and Regional Dementia Conference 2023 Review
The Plymouth University International, National and Regional Dementia Conference 2023 organised by Ian Sherriff B.E.M, Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia at the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health was held...
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27 Jul 2022
A Manifesto for Small Schools
Small schools, many of which are in rural areas, face particular challenges and there is now widespread and growing concern for the future of small schools in the UK. The...
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03 Feb 2022
Plymouth University launch National Dental Dementia Friendly Guide
The guide was produced by Professor Chris Tredwin Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Ian Sherriff B.E.M. Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia, Abby Nelder Community Engagement Programme Officer Peninsula Dental School, Claire...
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22 Oct 2020
University expert meets the PM to ask for backing to help local councils become ‘dementia friendly’
A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to help local councils become ‘dementia friendly’. Ian Sherriff BEM, Academic Partnership Lead for Dementia in the...
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05 Oct 2020
Academic takes dementia friendly message to 10 Downing Street
Dementia expert Ian Sherriff BEM met Boris Johnson to discuss a new guide for local councils A University expert has met the Prime Minister to ask for his backing to...
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