Creative knowledge exchange

Sharing ideas and making innovative contributions to engage with communities and respond creatively to real-world problems
Creative knowledge exchange

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

Low Carbon Devon 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

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

Green Minds Project 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

South West Creative Technology 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 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

Future Hospitals 2050 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 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 for refugees 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 pop-up Health technology pop-up
 A community-based project developing an outpost to address health inequalities and social deprivation

Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Labs
 Cutting-edge facilities and technologies that are empowering businesses and creating opportunities for students, researchers and industry partners

University of Plymouth Press University of Plymouth Press
 Small in-house publishing enterprise that extends it’s range from international research to local partnerships and communities

Our list of partners

More projects

Learn more about our contributions to University research

EPIC EPIC
 Aiming to grow eHealth businesses and improve heath and wellbeing in the local region


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

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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