Research and expertise - University of Plymouth
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Research and expertise - University of Plymouth
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We shape extraordinary futures by developing a research culture that generates knowledge and innovation in Plymouth, our region and around the world.
We are a university defined by educational excellence and research activity focused on globally recognised specialisms.
The scope of research at the University of Plymouth spans all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Research centres of excellence
Our centres represent the pinnacles of research excellence at the University, spanning science and engineering, health, the arts and humanities, and business.
Centre for Coastal Communities (CfCC)
Centre for Coastal and Ocean Processes and Engineering (C-COPE)
Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS)
Centre for Marine Autonomy, Maritime Cyber Security and Technology (CMAST)
Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC)
Centre for Health Technology (CHT)
Community and Primary Care Research Centre (CPCRC)
Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR)
Centre for Place (CfP)
Brain Tumour Research Centre (BTRC)
Centre of Environmental Hepatology (CEH)
Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS)
Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS)
Centre for Research in Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction (CHaRR)
Contributing to the UK's security and net zero goals
Research for future oceans
Driving safe and sustainable exploitation of the growing global ocean economy
The University of Plymouth has been working in the development and application of
marine autonomous systems
for over 30 years.
Extensive marine and maritime expertise, world-class facilities, strong industry partnerships and coastal deployment capabilities provide an unrivalled ecosystem to transform ocean observation at a significantly lower cost and environmental impact. We configure autonomous systems for a range of applications, from environmental monitoring to defence and commercial operations.
Discover our marine autonomy research
Energy security
Harnessing the oceans' energy: wind, wave and tidal
National security
Delivering on the UK’s defence and security priorities
Food security
Sustainably feeding a global population
Watch:
Thought leadership from our experts
Our experts share their views on the importance of our research in tackling some of the most critical sustainability challenges of our time, including:
Aquaculture
|
Global Plastics Treaty
|
Net Zero
|
Maritime Cyber Security
|
Clean Maritime
|
Soil Health
|
People and Place
|
Geohazards
Watch the playlist on YouTube
Marine Institute
Advancing sustainable use of the marine environment through our systems-thinking approach to research, education and innovation.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Solving complex global sustainability challenges through a holistic, solutions-oriented approach to research, education, innovation and knowledge exchange.
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Latest news
Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
23 April 2026
“Why choose Plymouth? Because we don’t just imagine the future – we build it”
16 April 2026
Project aims to support people with health conditions or disabilities to overcome barriers to employment
15 April 2026
Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West
9 April 2026
University leads partnership awarded up to £20 million to grow South West's thriving autonomous sectors
2 April 2026
More related news
Upcoming academic and research events
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences’ Postgraduate Opportunities Session
7 May 2026 12:30 - 13:30
Global Health Online Information Event
19 May 2026 18:00 - 19:00
School of Biological and Marine Sciences’ Postgraduate Opportunities Session
2 June 2026 13:00 - 14:00
Autobiographical Processing and Psychopathology Conference 2026
23 June 2026 - 24 June 2026
More related events
Quick links
Collaborate with us
Postgraduate research studentships
Research impact at Plymouth
Public policy
Public Engagement at Plymouth
Early Career Research
Support for our researchers
Research Portal
Skip to content
We shape extraordinary futures by developing a research culture that generates knowledge and innovation in Plymouth, our region and around the world.
We are a university defined by educational excellence and research activity focused on globally recognised specialisms.
The scope of research at the University of Plymouth spans all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Research centres of excellence
Our centres represent the pinnacles of research excellence at the University, spanning science and engineering, health, the arts and humanities, and business.
Centre for Coastal Communities (CfCC)
Centre for Coastal and Ocean Processes and Engineering (C-COPE)
Centre of Research excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS)
Centre for Marine Autonomy, Maritime Cyber Security and Technology (CMAST)
Brain Research & Imaging Centre (BRIC)
Centre for Health Technology (CHT)
Community and Primary Care Research Centre (CPCRC)
Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research (ICCMR)
Centre for Place (CfP)
Brain Tumour Research Centre (BTRC)
Centre of Environmental Hepatology (CEH)
Centre for Marine Biology and Conservation Science (CMACS)
Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS)
Centre for Research in Natural Hazards and Risk Reduction (CHaRR)
Contributing to the UK's security and net zero goals
Research for future oceans
Driving safe and sustainable exploitation of the growing global ocean economy
The University of Plymouth has been working in the development and application of
marine autonomous systems
for over 30 years.
Extensive marine and maritime expertise, world-class facilities, strong industry partnerships and coastal deployment capabilities provide an unrivalled ecosystem to transform ocean observation at a significantly lower cost and environmental impact. We configure autonomous systems for a range of applications, from environmental monitoring to defence and commercial operations.
Discover our marine autonomy research
Energy security
Harnessing the oceans' energy: wind, wave and tidal
National security
Delivering on the UK’s defence and security priorities
Food security
Sustainably feeding a global population
Watch:
Thought leadership from our experts
Our experts share their views on the importance of our research in tackling some of the most critical sustainability challenges of our time, including:
Aquaculture
|
Global Plastics Treaty
|
Net Zero
|
Maritime Cyber Security
|
Clean Maritime
|
Soil Health
|
People and Place
|
Geohazards
Watch the playlist on YouTube
Marine Institute
Advancing sustainable use of the marine environment through our systems-thinking approach to research, education and innovation.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Solving complex global sustainability challenges through a holistic, solutions-oriented approach to research, education, innovation and knowledge exchange.
?
Research impact
<
Public policy
x
Postgraduate research
'
Working with business
|
Find an expert
S
Research Portal
Search research
News
Events
Latest news
Scientists explore whether plastic particles could be linked to significant rises in liver disease
23 April 2026
“Why choose Plymouth? Because we don’t just imagine the future – we build it”
16 April 2026
Project aims to support people with health conditions or disabilities to overcome barriers to employment
15 April 2026
Defence Growth Deal provides £50million boost to Plymouth and South West
9 April 2026
University leads partnership awarded up to £20 million to grow South West's thriving autonomous sectors
2 April 2026
More related news
Upcoming academic and research events
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences’ Postgraduate Opportunities Session
7 May 2026 12:30 - 13:30
Global Health Online Information Event
19 May 2026 18:00 - 19:00
School of Biological and Marine Sciences’ Postgraduate Opportunities Session
2 June 2026 13:00 - 14:00
Autobiographical Processing and Psychopathology Conference 2026
23 June 2026 - 24 June 2026
More related events
Quick links
Collaborate with us
Postgraduate research studentships
Research impact at Plymouth
Public policy
Public Engagement at Plymouth
Early Career Research
Support for our researchers
Research Portal