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Brixham Laboratory
A premier coastal research hub
Brixham Laboratory, situated on the scenic South Devon coast, is a cutting-edge research hub driving innovation in marine, environmental, and biomedical sciences.
The laboratory provides students, researchers, and commercial partners with access to wet lab facilities, advanced equipment, and a collaborative environment that fosters scientific excellence.
Specialist wet laboratories
Covering 8 blocks and 1.7 acres, Brixham Laboratory boasts more than 20 serviced laboratories, equipped with fume cupboards, gas distribution systems, and other essential equipment. The laboratories offer high-spec conditions for marine biology and environmental science:
- Temperature range: 12–27°C
- Adjustable salinity levels
- Dawn/dusk light profiling
- Red light environments
- Constant monitoring and logging systems.
Advancing the University's marine and environmental strengths
Collaborative, grant-funded research
In partnership with pioneering companies, students and academics contribute to real-world science. Key collaborations include ARC Marine, Scymaris,
EUROSWAC
and
The Electric Seaway
Student placements and learning opportunities
Hands-on experience in a professional research setting, with placements at IFCA, Scymaris and The Pilgrim Heritage Project
Sponsored postgraduate research
Graduate employment pipeline
University of Plymouth graduates are actively hired by Brixham Laboratory companies, including Scymaris, ARC Marine, IFCA, Effect Photonics and Kilo
From its origins as the AstraZeneca lab in the 1950s to its revitalisation as a University facility in 2014, Brixham Laboratory has evolved into a dynamic hub of research and innovation.
Now home to the University's wet laboratories and 24 on-site organisations, it plays a vital role in the South West's marine and environmental research ecosystem.
With Scymaris as the site's anchor tenant and a community of marine innovators, Brixham Laboratory is a model of university–industry synergy, aligning academic discovery with business application.
Commercial success story
MolEndoTech
Established by
Professor Simon Jackson
as a spinout company from the University of Plymouth, MolEndoTech addresses global threats to public health and the environment through innovations in rapid endotoxin detection technology. The company has developed an innovative assay that can rapidly identify the concentration of faecal bacteria in water without the need to wait days for laboratory results. It can deliver results in a matter of minutes, significantly improving the ability to identify and track any pollution source.
A thriving, friendly business community
Brixham Laboratory offers flexible office and meeting spaces for start-ups, growing and established businesses.
Whether you need a small office, head office, meeting or conference room, our seafront location can provide your business with the space to focus, grow, network and collaborate.
Come and join other thriving businesses and benefit from unrivalled facilities and breath-taking views.
Explore our teaching, research and support facilities
The Babbage Building is just one of many sites at the University that is helping us to advance research and support our students' learning.
We offer state-of-the-art research laboratories and specialised equipment to facilitate collaborative research projects, experiments, data analysis, and the development of groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges.
