RESEARCH
With projects and partnerships around the world, and an international reputation for excellence that spans science and technology, arts and humanities, health and medicine, research at the University of Plymouth crosses geographical and disciplinary boundaries. Whether it’s analysing the health of the planet’s oceans and considering the socio-economic impact of those findings, partnering with national charities in conducting brain tumour research, or composing contemporary music through neuroscience technologies, the University’s research culture is one based upon innovation and impact, and a commitment to addressing some of the major challenges facing the world.
RESEARCH PRIORITIES Research is one of the founding blocks of the University’s mission. It’s also one of the four key goals of the 2020 Strategy. The University’s research addresses some of the grand challenges facing the world today, builds on identified areas of excellence, and is aligned with national priorities set by Research Councils UK, the Technology Strategy Board and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. Plymouth drives that research strategy through several key areas: Medicine, Health and Cognition Bringing together research strengths in healthcare science, medicine, dentistry, cognition, psychology and wellbeing, the University’s focus on health supports the commitment to creating healthy communities locally, nationally and internationally. Working with associated healthcare partners such as Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust at Derriford, the University is pioneering a ‘bench-to-bedside’ methodology as part of its focus on translational and stratified medicine. Marine With one of the broadest portfolios of marine expertise in Europe, the University is a recognised world leader across a huge range of fields: marine biology; marine chemistry; navigation; oceanography; geoscience and environment; coastal processes; coastal shelf- seas engineering; marine technology and engineering; marine policy and development; shipping and logistics; leisure industries; science communication; and law.
Earth Science and Sustainability As one of the world’s leading sustainability-minded universities, Plymouth’s research is focused on terrestrial science and issues relating to societal change and stability; earth sciences and sustainability; and a broad range of work, including agriculture and rural affairs, robotics, transport, ecotoxicology and advanced engineering, as well as key areas of business such as tourism, governance & policy, and workplace ethics. Arts and Humanities From classical history to cutting-edge digital technology, and from performance methodologies to auditory processing, the University’s research across the arts and humanities embraces innovation and impact. Through the work of experts within i-DAT (Institute of Digital Art and Technology) and as part of the Infinity initiative, much of Plymouth’s work is done in conjunction with partners such as Arts Council England or premiered through events such as the Cultural Olympiad. Pedagogy Channelled through PedRIO (Pedagogic Research Institute and Observatory), Plymouth has a breadth of knowledge and expertise across all aspects of HE pedagogy. From teaching sustainability in the curriculum to understanding the ways in which students experience higher education in a range of different contexts, the work is used to enhance the opportunities for learning and for personal transformation that higher education offers.
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