At the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI), we unite ocean-facing researchers from across the ºÚÁÏÉç, 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 ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç 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 ºÚÁÏÉç’s research and enterprise magazine, Re:action magazine, including these recent editions:
ºÚÁÏÉç researchers are joining forces across disciplines to unlock world-changing innovations.
A showcase of the breadth and depth of Southampton’s world-leading AI related research and enterprise activity.
Exploring Southampton’s unique position, from its geographical strengths to its marine and maritime research and expertise.