The university of pioneers, advancing knowledge and transforming lives
We’re trying to protect our precious marine environment, but we need to do more
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3 Queen's Anniversary Prizes, most recently for our leading work in microplastics
4th in world for marine, 15th in the world for climate action (THE Impact Rankings 2022)
UK top 25 for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times 2021)
World top 25% for research citations (World University Rankings 2021)
Over 96%* of our graduates are working, studying, starting employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20)
We are committed to developing solutions to the planet's most challenging issues
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.
Developing a long term, sustainable heat and energy strategy for Plymouth
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COAST Lab celebration and launch of a new interdisciplinary research centre
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Addressing one of the most challenging and complex issues of our times