Research and expertise
Find out about our internationally renowned research and expertise at the University of Plymouth
Search open access papers
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.
COP26: Examining the evidence for global action
The UN Climate Change Convention in 2021 – also known as COP26 – represented the largest coming together of world leaders to address climate change, and find real solutions. The race is truly on to slow climate change and protect our planet, improve global health and re-build post-pandemic economies through a green recovery.
For our part, it is more important than ever that researchers take a whole-systems approach in the search for solutions. We need to address local environmental priorities alongside national and international goals, if net-zero carbon and sustainable blue-green growth is to be achieved. Our researchers share how systems thinking through transdisciplinary research is key to providing evidence for global action ahead of COP26.Discover #PlymouthPerspectives
Research Festival 2022 call for submissions open now
Now in its 5th year, the annual Research Festival returns to build on its previous success that welcomed over 1000 participants from academia, policy, industry and the public to explore the research undertaken right across the University, and set foundations for important collaborations.
In celebration of these collaborations across specialisms and disciplines – and a growing appreciation to do so – the theme of the 2022 Research Festival is: A systems-thinking approach to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Deadline: Thursday 9 December 2021
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.
Meet our pioneering researchers
R&D Solutions Fund
The £200,000 fund, delivered in partnership between the University and Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants, is designed to stimulate industrial collaborations and knowledge transfer opportunities between our researchers and businesses, aiming to solve specific ‘business problems’.
Grants of up to £20,000 will be available during two funding rounds:
- Call 1: 9 November 2020 – closes 9.00 Monday 21 December 2020
- Call 2: 8 February 2021 – closes 9.00 Monday 22 March 2021
The programme is open to businesses from any industry sector or geographic location in the UK.
The funds can be used to cover a variety of costs, including academic research time to focus on a specific opportunity or challenge to a business; research time of the industrial partner; and access to specialist University facilities or equipment.
All applicants are to initially register their interest, with details of the academic and business partnership, at enterprisesolutions@plymouth.ac.uk
Latest news
- Volcanic eruptions drove severe mass extinction, say scientists 2 December 2021
- How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed 25 November 2021
- Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows 24 November 2021
- Multi-million pound initiative advances the sustainable management of UK’s marine resources 22 November 2021
- Slow progress on buffer zones designed to restrict coastal development 19 November 2021
Upcoming academic and research events
- PEMC Imaging Matters: 8 December 8 December 2021 12:00 - 13:00
- Plymouth Institute of Education 'Talking Theory' seminars 8 December 2021 13:30 - 14:30
- Plymouth Institute of Education Group Research Seminars 9 December 2021 13:00 - 14:00
- Addressing the Challenges Facing UK Coastal Communities 15 December 2021 10:30 - 12:00
- Growing up on the coast: an exploration of educational and health trajectories on the periphery 15 December 2021 10:30 - 12:00
