Minister for the Cabinet Office briefed on University's world-leading marine and maritime research

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Rt Hon David Lidington CBE MP, visited the University to see marine and maritime excellence in action

The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE MP (centre) with, from left, Professor Kevin Jones, Vice-Chancellor Professor Judith Petts CBE, Professor Deborah Greaves OBE and Professor Richard Thompson OBE

The Rt Hon David Lidington CBE MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, visited the University on Friday 1 March 2019 to see first-hand how we are carrying out world-leading research across the marine and maritime sectors, including how:

the University’s facilities are inspiring innovations in offshore renewable energy and maritime cyber security
Government funding is supporting the University’s world-leading research into microplastics, work which is having a direct impact on international policy on microbeads in cosmetics, plastic bags and sustainable fashion
the University is contributing to current and future Government initiatives, including the UK’s Industrial Strategy, Maritime 2050, and the 25-year Environmental Plan.