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The Queen's Anniversary Prize for pioneering research on marine microplastics pollution and its impact on the environment and changing behaviour
Nearly two decades of world-leading research into the effects of marine plastics on our environment by Plymouth researchers, led by Professor Richard Thompson OBE, has received the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a higher education institution.
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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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Latest news
- Study offers new insight into the impact of ancient migrations on the European landscape 2 April 2020
- Study shows six decades of change in UK’s plankton communities 2 April 2020
- Scientists start work on vaccine to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks 17 March 2020
- Study suggests LEGO bricks could survive in ocean for up to 1,300 years 16 March 2020
- Industry involvement vital in creation of unique new Cyber-SHIP Lab 13 March 2020
Upcoming academic and research events
- Phytogenesis: entanglements in a more-than-human-world (CANCELLED) 16 April 2020 10:00 - 16:00
- Therapeutic Justice in the UK (CANCELLED) 16 April 2020 10:30 - 16:00
- 'Back to Music' with Charlotte Storey (CANCELLED) 18 April 2020
- Westminster Insight: using technology to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing for older people workshop CANCELLED 28 April 2020 12:30 - 16:30
- Public Sociology Events (CANCELLED) 13 May 2020