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14 July 2026

Plymouth Marine Laboratory joins UK’s new National Research Organisations Group 

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has joined more than 40 of the UK’s leading national science and research organisations to launch the new National Research Organisations (NRO) Group – a landmark alliance that will provide a stronger collective voice for research and innovation across the UK. 

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  UK’s top science organisations unite to support national priorities and policy-making

  PML is one of the 35 members of the newly-formed National Research Organisations (NRO) Group

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  Professor Smyth’s vision for the future of the laboratory 

  As he settles into the role of Director of Science, Professor Tim Smyth shares how he plans to build on PML’s strong foundation of collaboration and solution-driven science to create real-world impact.

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  PML Appoints Professor Tim Smyth as New Director of Science

  Leading marine scientist to spearhead PML’s world-class research programmes and drive science for ocean action

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  Beyond Sustainability: Reimagining Society’s Relationship with Nature at the World Ocean Summit

  Professor Steve Widdicombe spoke to Charles Goddard from Economist Impact during the opening session of the event in Tokyo.