Join virtual sustainability events at Research Festival 2021

Make connections. Collaborate. Create change.

Explore topics from climate change to offshore renewable energy to forest responses, revitalising ancient architecture to marine plastic pollution. Join talks with our leading researchers and invited guest speakers as they share insights into our understanding of the environment.

Hear about numerous global challenges 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 sustainability events below and book your place to enjoy one or more of the week's events.

 

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GCRF research into action | 29 June 2021 - Book now
Take a world tour and hear from leading academics working on current GCRF-funded research. Learn how our researchers work with communities to make an impact by leveraging our expertise in science, engineering, health and the arts and humanities.
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Engineering solutions for marine plastic pollution | 29 June 2021 - Book now
Join our experts and Nigel Topping, COP26 High Level Climate Action Champion, on moving towards a circular economy for fishing gear and marine composites by designing out waste, keeping materials in use longer and regenerating natural systems.
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CobBauge: Live Lab | 1 July 2021 - Book now
Modernising the ancient techniques of cob buildings to meet current regulations could unlock a more sustainable future for the construction industry. See how these materials are made and adaptable for your needs, plus opportunities to collaborate.
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Powering the future: offshore renewable energy public lecture | 1 July 2021 - Book now
World-leading expert Professor Deborah Greaves OBE, explores engineering challenges and opportunities in ORE, and why ORE is a key renewable energy source that will help to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Offshore renewable energy at the University of Plymouth | 1 July 2021 - Book now
Hear the latest updates and developments in ORE research from our experts and discuss how the UK can continue to lead research and innovation in ORE, plus your opportunities to get involved with future collaborations.
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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.