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Research and thought leadership

Discover how we bridge academic divides to produce knowledge through research.

At the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI), we unite ocean-facing researchers from across the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, providing them with opportunities to network, collaborate, and innovate. 

Our collaborative and diverse network of experts, along with the exceptional infrastructure and facilities, enables high-quality research and solutions to real-world challenges. 

We are dedicated to producing and translating world-leading ocean research into practical, scalable solutions for industry, policymakers, and communities.

We do this through:

Connecting expertise

The SMMI serves as a gateway to the expertise of the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ for industry partners, local and national government, civic bodies, and international collaborators.

Facilitating knowledge exchange

Through workshops, internships, studentships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), placements or exchanges, we educate the next generation of leaders and promote knowledge exchange within and beyond academia.

Advocating for policy change

We engage with policymakers to advocate for the adoption of research findings into policy and legislation.

Promoting visibility 

By showcasing successes and findings of our research community across the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and wider marine and maritime community. to stay connected.

Read about our research in Re:action magazine

The research and real-world impact of SMMI members regularly feature in the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s research and enterprise magazine, Re:action magazine, including these recent editions:


  • ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ researchers are joining forces across disciplines to unlock world-changing innovations.

  • A showcase of the breadth and depth of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s world-leading AI related research and enterprise activity.

  • Exploring ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s unique position, from its geographical strengths to its marine and maritime research and expertise.