Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
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6Over 70 academics, 40 technical staff and over 1,200 students
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6World class research from internationally renowned researchers
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6100% satisfaction on the National Student Survey (NSS, 2019) in several of our courses
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 £4.65 million Marine Station with several research boats and diving facilities
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6Newly refurbished, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are grouped into three subject areas
PhD studentship opportunities
Research centres and groups
Research highlights
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish
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Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
Scientists combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy
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University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop the landmark document unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
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Scientists say we have enough evidence to agree global action on microplastics
A new study, published in the journal Science, comes 20 years after the University led the first research into microplastics in the ocean
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New research to improve fish health and wellbeing in sustainable aquaculture
The initiative heralds a new chapter in the long-running partnership between Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the University of Plymouth
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World class research facilities for research and teaching
Outreach in the school
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
About us
Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Senior management team
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Professor Richard Preziosi
Head of School
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Dr Simon Ingram
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
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Dr Sian Rees
Associate Head of School - Research
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Dr Ken Kingston
Lecturer in Theoretical Coastal Morphodynamics (Education)
Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning)
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Dr Sarah Collins
Associate Head of School for Marketing, Recruitment and Outreach
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Professor John Spicer
Professor
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Dr Gillian Glegg
Associate Professor in Marine Management
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Dr George Littlejohn
Associate Professor of Plant and Fungal Biology
Associate Head of School (Biology)
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Dr Thomas Davies
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
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Dr Stacey DeAmicis
Lecturer in Marine Ecology (Education)
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Dr Keiron Fraser
Associate Professor (Education) in Marine Conservation
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Mr Matthew Hoddinott
Science and Engineering School Technical Manager
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Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
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Dr Robert Puschendorf
Associate Professor in Conservation Biology