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First in restorative dentistry training for Peninsula

Tim O’Brien is the first the first speciality registrar in restorative dentistry to pass the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship Examination (Exit Speciality Training Examination) in Restorative Dentistry at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry.

Tim’s achievement firmly marks the School and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise as a speciality training centre in...

Train to be a running leader – for free

Are you a keen runner? Could you inspire others to get on the road to an active lifestyle? Then step up!

Plymouth City Council's sports development unit is looking for people like you to train as running leaders and help expand their beginners’ running network this summer.

Perhaps you already take a running group for a club and want to help them improve. Or maybe a few of you...

Police train call handlers to deal with suicidal callers

Call handlers at Devon & Cornwall Police are receiving enhanced training to deal with calls from distressed people threatening suicide

The move follows an increase in calls from distraught people threatening to harm themselves.

A core team of employees attended a specially adapted course designed to give them the knowledge and skills to better deal with intense phone...

Plymouth University scientists seek to enhance satisfaction for multimedia users

Scientists at Plymouth University are part of a global cohort to receive a €3.1m grant to research ways to enhance customer satisfaction for multimedia services.

Funded by the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) – which offers early-stage researchers the opportunity to work with mentors to develop new knowledge and enhance their skills on an approved topic - Dr...

Peninsula School of Dentistry shines in General Dental Council inspection

Comparison shows it to be the best performing dental school to be inspected

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has passed its General Dental Council (GDC) inspection with flying colours, making it the best performing dental school in this round of inspection.

In total, six dental schools were inspected by the GDC and assessed against 29 performance standards....

Upskill struggle could be eased by online education

Employers could face an upskill struggle when recruiting for the roles available in a changing job market, set to grow by around 37% in the South West, according to CBI predictions.

The National Careers Council says over half of employers are not confident they will find sufficient recruits for jobs on offer. Growth is expected in sectors such as computer technology, tourism and...

New running groups start this month

You may think joining a running group in the winter would be the last thing on people's minds, but Plymouth City Council’s Sports Development Unit say different. Over the years they have successfully set up and supported many running clubs in the city and say this is a very popular time of year to get people running!

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “Our running clubs are hugely...

Free training to help businesses get the age right

Free training workshops are now available for Plymouth businesses that sell age restricted products and services.

The Council’s Public Protection Service is offering training to proprietors of corner shops, sunbed salons, newsagents, supermarkets, off-licences, public houses, amusement arcades and tattoo parlours – anyone who needs practical tips on how to prevent underage sales and to...

Session to get the nuts and bolts of business right

New and small businesses are being encouraged to make 2014 a success by mastering business basics.

An event on 23 January is taking place to put fledging firms on the right track with networking, free workshops and taster sessions to help small businesses grow.

Organised by Plymouth City Council’s public protection team, the event is part of a series to help companies tap into...

Rural Consultancy hosts Cowsignals training day

A bespoke Cowsignals® workshop organised by Haines Watts Rural Business LLP attracted 50 dairy farmers from across Devon and Cornwall. The basis of Cowsignals® is observing the cow’s body language and translating it to management. It lays a solid foundation for the management of farms and helps to demonstrate how to monitor and improve management to ensure that farmers and cows are achieving...

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