Plymouth gets £25m investment in marine research

After my blog of last week, where the UK confirmed their investment in science, this week a practical example.

Plymouth is a port town in the county Devon, part of Southwest England. The city Plymouth will receive an investment of 25million pound to stimulate their research in green energy.

First of all, the biggest part will be used to build a new research centre with a wave tank, where they will test wave energy machines. Then a smaller part needs to support several small marine companies in the environment of Plymouth’s port.

The money comes from the federal and regional governments, but the University of Plymouth invests nearly the half. Their vice-chancellor has declared she believes in Plymouth. With its fame, it is possible to become a market leader in science, innovation and marine research.

I have read that the University of Plymouth has a notorious reputation and I also believe that the cooperation between the university and the port could lead to brilliant research. If the local authorities support this project, the chance will increase to reach their goals. If Plymouth succeeds to become a market leader, this will create more jobs. I also notice the increasing interest in green energy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/8575456.stm

Benny De Meyer, 2FV4