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Research impact at Plymouth
Demonstrating our mission to advance knowledge and transform lives through research
Latest stories and events
Latest news
- Scientists continue work to establish the fate and impact of tyre wear particles in the environment 20 September 2023
- Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics 20 September 2023
- Showcasing the University's expertise at London International Shipping Week 14 September 2023
- University contributes to major report examining changes needed in the global maritime industry 13 September 2023
- £5.4million project aims to develop world’s largest network of electric workboats 13 September 2023
Upcoming academic and research events
- On the border: Cell and tissue surfaces in health and disease – Professor Simon Whawell 26 September 2023 18:30 - 20:30
- South Coast Bottlenose Dolphin Research and Monitoring Evening 27 September 2023 17:30 - 21:30
- Health is Wealth 28 September 2023 17:30 - 19:00
- Fashion Show and Cream Tea 4 October 2023 14:00 - 17:30
- SEI Research Forum – Data Science and Environmental Intelligence 16 October 2023 13:30 - 15:30
University news
Changing the world in 20 projects
Sea birds washing up on the shoreline covered in a mysterious oily substance; young people in Ethiopia, suffering from discrimination because of their disability; families facing life-changing decisions without specialist genetic counsellor support...
Three completely different scenarios but all tied by a common cord: University of Plymouth research.
Discover more about our environmental, economic and societal impact
At a glance...
- University of Plymouth submitted 49 impact case studies to REF2021
- our case studies demonstrated impact on the environment, politics, health, culture, technology, society and the economy
- reaching far and wide, Plymouth's global impact locations included Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North and South America.
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