Research and expertise

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

Earth Smart: In-field research and agri-tech for healthy soils, food and climate

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The Supergen Hub: Accelerating development of offshore wind, wave and tidal energy technology

ELMS-X: Research leadership to tackle key environmental challenges facing farmers and landowners

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ICONIC: Using new technologies to create intergenerational connections in coastal regions

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Cyber-SHIP Lab: World-leading research investigating marine cyber threats and solutions

Entrepreneurial Futures: Nurturing, embedding and accelerating an entrepreneurial culture in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Clean Maritime – trailblazing clean maritime innovation through research, partnerships and world-class facilities

TULAY: Co-designing Philippine community physical rehabilitation

Maritime Simulation Laboratory - new dynamic positioning simulator

Maritime Simulation Lab: Driving innovation in the future deployment of offshore wind technology

Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS)

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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.

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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.

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Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.

SHAPE disciplines address global challenges associated with marine, health and sustainability through the lens of place

Through five place-based research themes, we investigate the intricate relationships between communities, the natural world, and technology.

Locally, we co-create sustainable solutions to complex problems in order to build resilient and thriving neighbourhoods, cities, and regions. This work transcends geographical, social and political boundaries to become applicable on a global level.

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SHAPE - Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts for People and the Economy

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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