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Oceans in an era of environmental crisis
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Plymouth Pioneers
We are committed to developing solutions to the planet's most challenging issues.
An environment that provides such rich settings for study, work and play, our location is hard to beat for outstanding natural beauty.
Interdisciplinary Strategic Institutes
Our diverse research spans three Strategic Institutes. Collaborative endeavour in rich, natural environments drives solutions to global challenges.
Marine Institute
Marine, maritime, education and innovation expertise integrates to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Transformations in life course, ageing, methodologies, e-health, technology and interventions in health, social care, lifestyle, health and wellbeing.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.
New and returning students September 2020
Whether you’re starting an exciting new chapter or returning back to campus during this time of change, our priority is to ensure that you can enjoy a safe and successful student experience.
What to expect from your student experience this September and beyond
What's coming up
Life on the ice: snow, water, and mosquito bites
POD: Student Life Festival 2020
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Oceansgate Marine Technology Webinar Series
Showcasing our thriving marine sector
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How can smart speakers be used to their full potential in care homes?
EPIC Ask Cornwall online workshop
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Oceansgate Marine Technology Webinar Series
Showcasing our thriving marine sector
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Could technology be used to improve patient experience when using outpatients services?
EPIC Ask Cornwall online workshop
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Groundbreaking discoveries: putting an end to plastic soup in our seas
“Fibres from clothing are a key source of microplastics, and companies are inventing ways which claim to reduce the amount entering wastewater. We wanted to see how effective they were..."
Dr Imogen Napper's study on how effective devices are in reducing laundry fibres
Research Fellow. National Geographic Explorer. Sky Ocean Rescue Scholar.
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