Sustainable Earth Institute
Advancing research, knowledge and innovation for a more sustainable earth

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Connecting research with the wider world to collaborate on projects that deliver positive impact.
The Centre for Systems Thinking: Ocean, Land and Society champions a whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research to improve planetary health. The Centre brings together an unrivalled critical mass of catchment-coast-ocean expertise from across the University’s Strategic Research Institutes to address 21st century challenges alongside national and international policy.
Sustainability is embedded not just in research across the University but also in our course provision, education methods and campus operations.
Sustainability courses and programmes
Plymouth offers a range of sustainability themed courses and programmes across many disciplines.
Sustainability education
Discover how the Centre for Sustainable Futures works to embed sustainability across our faculties.
Sustainability operations
Explore how the University is committed to sustainability across campus and all aspects of its operation.