Joining Forces with the University of Plymouth

Enabling further academic research, partnerships and evaluation, along with student learning and support for veterans and service personnel
Plymouth Sound: Arial view of Plymouth waterfront from the Hoe to the Dockyard and beyond.
The University of Plymouth has strong links to a local community that values its tradition with the armed forces. We have partnered with a number of armed forces organisations to bring together our expertise and resources to enhance knowledge and understanding in key areas of mutual interest. We provide opportunities for students and researchers to engage positively with the armed forces. 
University of Plymouth is a signatory to the

Plymouth Armed Forces Community & Plymouth Armed Forces Corporate Covenants

The University of Plymouth is represented by Professor Richard Yarwood. In both cases University of Plymouth works with partners to fulfil the national and local aims of the Armed Forces Covenant to support members of the armed forces and their families. In this regard we invite feedback from the Service community and others on how we are doing, as necessary. 
Project Equinox Joining Forces With Plymouth

Research with the armed forces

The University of Plymouth has a range of research links with the armed forces. 
Some of our completed projects have included:
  • The experiences of military families
    This project examined the experiences of the children of service families in Plymouth and the role of HMS Heroes in supporting them.
  • Veterans’ lifestyles and employment
    Examined the experiences of veterans living in Plymouth and in particular, their transition to civilian life. 
  • Veterans memory café
    Saw the launch of the UK’s first veterans memory café.
  • Internal Virtual; Defence Research Network
    Network used to disseminate funding opportunities in the defence industry to 49 researchers across all faculties.

Centre for Seapower and Strategy (CSS)

The University of Plymouth's Centre for Seapower and Strategy (CSS) was established to meet the clear and growing need to raise knowledge, awareness and understanding of strategic and security issues as they relate to maritime affairs and the use of seapower in the 21st century. 
The CSS offers industry approved courses working closely with partner agencies including National Counter Terrorism Security Office, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Action Counters Terrorism and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Dartmouth Centre for Seapower and Strategy - our activities