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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.