Creative knowledge exchange

Sharing ideas and making innovative contributions to engage with communities and respond creatively to real-world problems
Project by Jane Deane. Image by Polly Macpherson.

Project by Jane Deane. Image by Polly Macpherson.

Our knowledge exchange activity is driven by staff who use a cross-disciplinary approach to explore, develop and share innovative solution-based ideas. We make impactful contributions to our local business and civic communities, dealing with global grand challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a civic university and our socio-economic impact can be seen regionally and globally. The faculty works across the University's three strategic research institutes, our contributions cover a range of themes as below:

Sustainability

River Teign, Dartmoor National Park (courtesy of Getty Images) Low Carbon Devon
 A European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project that is supporting Devon based enterprises to access research, business support and engage with the University of Plymouth around the low-carbon agenda

John Kilburn eels illustration A suitcase full of eels
 A multi-disciplinary creative campaign to raise awareness of these exceptionally weird, mysterious and critically endangered fish

Aerial view of Plymouth Sound Green Minds Project
 An Urban Innovative Actions (UIC) funded project which aims to better connect people to green and blue spaces within and around the city of Plymouth

Digital innovation

Billennium by Paul Blakemore South West Creative Technology
 Expanding the use of creative digital technologies fusing together arts, design, computer sciences, engineering and business development, this project delivered innovative new products, services and experiences across the South West of England

Smart Cities Toolkit - Creative Associates 2018 Smart cities toolkit
 Using emerging technologies of IoT (Internet of Things), artificial intelligence and augmented reality in exciting new creative ways, this project is making smart cities more accessible to people who inhabit them

i-DAt i-DAT
 An Open Research Lab for playful experimentation and creative technology that challenges the boundaries of digital arts and creative media practice

Health and wellbeing

Technology Innovation and medicine concept. Doctor and medical network connection with modern virtual screen interface in hand on hospital background Future Hospitals 2050
 A transdisciplinary initiative between colleagues from Architecture, Humanities, the University of Plymouth’s Institute for Health and Care and the NHS to generating narratives of future health care

Fresh Air World illustration Fresh Air World
 Fresh Air World aims to explore how artists, historians and scientists can work together to transform public opinions and thinking about air pollution with practical solutions for mitigating the effects of lung disease in specific regions

Creative Recovery: Mapping Refugees’ Memories of Home as Heritage. A project with Sana Murrani and Carey Marks, funded through the Sustainable Earth Institute Creative Associate Awards. Creative recovery for refugees
 Mapping Refugees’ Memories of Home as Heritage, gives voice to marginalised communities and engages global partners

Civic University and public engagement

Health Technology Community Pop-up in Stonehouse Health technology pop-up
 A community-based project developing an outpost to address health inequalities and social deprivation

3D printer, digital fabrication laboratory Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs
 Cutting-edge facilities and technologies that are empowering businesses and creating opportunities for students, researchers and industry partners

Our list of partners

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The Bridge

The Bridge drives Knowledge Exchange, Impact and Placemaking initiatives for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.

Our team brings together academia (researchers, students, technical and professional services staff) with communities, organisations, businesses and the self-employed in order to exchange ideas and expertise.


Learn more about knowledge exchange through The Bridge

Knowledge exchange

Platform for student success

Our students engage with academic projects, placement and employment opportunities, and activities and events that build their professional networks

Meet our researchers and Knowledge Exchange Team