Plymouth University's Institute of Sustainability Solutions Research (ISSR)

The Institute of Sustainability Solutions Research (ISSR) at Plymouth University is the single point of contact for organisations wanting to collaborate with the University on sustainability.

The ISSR is focused on solutions-based research and outreach in sustainability. It has built an international reputation for impactful research that informs solutions critical to the environmental, social and economic dilemmas which are of relevance to business,
government, civil society and the broader community.

With over 300 researchers, the ISSR connects individuals with specialist expertise, promotes dynamic cutting-edge collaboration and encourages students interested in sustainability to engage with relevant researchers.

48% of Plymouth University’s research income comes from environmental and sustainability research and an average of £4.4 million per annum is dedicated to environmental and sustainability research. Around 24% of the University’s academic publications per annum
are related to sustainability.