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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Latest news
- Seven in 10 pupils want an education that helps them tackle the climate crisis 5 June 2023
- Consortium awarded funding to explore challenges facing coastal communities 1 June 2023
- Programme explores potential for online arts and culture to enhance young people’s mental health 30 May 2023
- Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults 30 May 2023
- New study assesses changes to midwifery models of care in England 19 May 2023

Upcoming academic and research events
- Ocean Conversations at the Aquarium 7 June 2023 17:30 - 20:00
- Smart cities and communities: the future of connected neighbourhoods – Professor Katharine Willis 7 June 2023 18:00 - 20:00
- Research Sparks 8 June 2023 13:00 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research seminars 8 June 2023 12:30 - 14:00
- Plymouth Institute of Education Research Node Seminars 8 June 2023 13:00 - 14:00
