Our impact

Impact and innovation are at the heart of Plymouth's research culture. Browse our case studies to see how we are working towards developing solutions to the planet's most challenging issues.

R&D Solutions Fund case studies

  • R&D Solutions Fund

    An intelligent advisory system for sustainable crop production.

  • R&D Solutions Fund

    Point of care medical diagnostic sensors for early coronary heart disease detection.

  • R&D Solutions Fund

    Efficacy of UV-C Technologies in decontaminating pathogenic microorganisms.

  • R&D Solutions Fund

    The Autonomous Agricultural Robotic Platform.

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News and articles

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    The South West Innovation Expo, organised by the universities of Plymouth and Exeter, is taking place at Sandy Park – home of the Exeter Chiefs – on Tuesday 5 March.

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