Public policy
Providing evidence to support policy-making processes

The 2025 event showcased our expertise in climate education, marine light pollution and offshore aquaculture
Dr Sian Rees is a lead author on an assessment identifying the most effective ways to monitor biodiversity, human health and wellbeing
A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first research into microplastics in the ocean
Experts from the University collaborated on the study into efforts to increase access to Green Social Prescribing
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 integrates to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Transformations 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.