Research and expertise
Find out about our internationally renowned research and expertise at the University of Plymouth

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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 integrate to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.

Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Transformation 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.
Creative contributions to research
Broadening, enhancing and underpinning the scope of our Strategic Institutes are active collaborations with researchers across thearts, humanities and business .
Plymouth Pioneers
We are committed to developing solutions to the planet's most challenging issues. Our pioneering spirit runs deep in the quest for a better tomorrow.
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Upcoming academic and research events
- Research Sparks 9 February 2023 13:00 - 14:00
- PlyMSEF 2023 9 February 2023 09:00 - 18:00
- Plymouth Institute of Education Research Node Seminars 10 February 2023 13:00 - 14:00
- School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics postgraduate opportunities – virtual drop-in session 15 February 2023 13:00 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Education Research Node Seminars 16 February 2023 13:00 - 14:00
