Sustained improvement in national league tables has been highly satisfying, most notably this year climbing another 12 places to joint 41st in The Guardian Good University Guide. And in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, we were rated in the top 25 institutions globally, and first overall for marine impact. This is a remarkable achievement, and testament to our excellence in sustainability.
We can take huge pride in the impact upon our communities and the achievements we have shared with our partners in the city, region and further afield. From freeports to the first National Marine Park, we are playing a key role in the advancement of a host of transformational projects for Plymouth and the region.
We were able to hold two major celebrations of our successes and progress this year: first, a special reception at Spencer House, St James’s, London, to belatedly celebrate our third Queen’s Anniversary Prize award, and second, a splendid civic dinner at The Box in Plymouth, attended by 120 business, local authority, Local Enterprise Partnership, and college partners, donors and honorary graduates. A chance to say ‘thank you’ to all those who support our research and education.