The University of Derby is a world leader in coral research, helping to develop a pioneering breeding programme that could safeguard the world’s precious reefs. The university prides itself on carrying out research that can be applied to real-world situations and which is helping to tackle global environmental challenges.
Although Derby is about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, the city’s university is a powerhouse of marine science. Its groundbreaking research, innovative collaborations and host of international networks have helped to produce some of the world’s leading marine scientists, especially in the study of coral.
