Join virtual health events at Research Festival 2021

Make connections. Collaborate. Create change.

Learn about the researchers tackling the most pressing public health issues. Join talks with world-leading experts as they discuss critical questions on the importance of developing and improving access to effective health interventions.

Hear the latest cutting-edge research and discover how your project or business could achieve greater impact through collaboration.

Research Festival 2021 events are free to access online and open to all.

Find out more about our health events below and book your place to enjoy one or more of the week's events.

 

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How can personal behavioural change tackle global health challenges? | 28 June 2021 - Book now
Find out how our research has a positive impact in the UK and across the world on those facing obesity, diabetes, poor mental health and other chronic diseases, through innovative projects increasing knowledge and developing meaningful interventions.
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Spotting the seriously sick child: before arrival at hospital | 29 June 2021 - Book now
New research results will be shared for the first time in this event, focused on the influences that affect the decisions of parents and professionals to find out what helps children get admitted to hospital quickly and what lessons can be learned.
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Interdisciplinary research

Our diverse research spans three Strategic Institutes. Collaborative endeavour in rich, natural environments drives solutions to global challenges.

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Marine Institute
Marine, maritime, education and innovation expertise integrates to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.

Research with the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.

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Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Transformations in life course, ageing, methodologies, e-health, technology and interventions in health, social care, lifestyle, health and wellbeing.