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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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.
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.
Research Festival 2021: 28 June – 2 July 2021
Take a look at the full programme of eventsCelebrating the very best of Plymouth's rich and varied research, creating an impact – from local to global.
Interdisciplinary research
Our diverse research spans three Strategic Institutes. Collaborative endeavour in rich, natural environments drives solutions to global challenges.
Marine Institute
Marine, maritime, education and innovation expertise integrates to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.