Sustainable Earth Institute

Promoting a new way of thinking about the future of our world
Sustainable Earth Institute

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If you’re an academic looking for a connection to industry, an organisation looking for academic research support or an individual who is inspired to work towards a sustainable future then contact us to find out how we can help

Towards a sustainable Earth 

The Sustainable Earth Institute is about promoting a new way of thinking about the future of our world.

We bring researchers together with businesses, community groups and individuals to develop cutting-edge research and innovative approaches that build resilience to global challenges. 

We link diverse research areas across the University including science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business.

If you’re an academic looking for a connection to industry, an organisation looking for academic research support or an individual who is inspired to work towards a sustainable future then contact us at sei@plymouth.ac.uk to find out how we can help.

We need to celebrate and recognise our complex, dynamic, and unique world – after all, good planets are hard to find.

Interdisciplinary challenge themes

The SEI brings together researchers across the University to collaborate on key sustainability challenges. Four interdisciplinary challenge themes are currently in focus and provide opportunities for SEI activities, including our Small Collaborative Funding scheme.

Read more about the interdisciplinary challenge themes

Funding Call Workshop

Monday, 15 November 2021, 14:00-16:30
Rolle Plaza Marquee

Are you interested in seed funding to carry out a small piece of interdisciplinary research that will support a larger funding bid?

Join us at this workshop, bringing researchers together to explore collaborations on key sustainability challenges.

  • Hear about the 2030 SEI Strategic Plan and challenge themes for 21/22
  • Hear about the latest policy updates and current activities in these areas
  • Find out how to apply for this year’s Small Collaborative Awards funding
  • Network with researchers interested in research collaborations

Register

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Sustainability Hub: Low Carbon Devon

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Sustainability courses and programmes

Plymouth offers a range of sustainability themed courses and programmes, including architecture, entrepreneurship, consultancy, design, engineering and planning.
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Professor Stephen Sterling, Chair of the Sustainability Executive Group

A whole institutional approach to sustainability

University of Plymouth has an established reputation both nationally and internationally as a leader in the higher education sector for sustainability.
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