Research-connected teaching

As a research-intensive Russell Group university, Liverpool ensures students benefit from being surrounded by world-leading researchers.

Research-connected teaching at Liverpool is built on two principles:

1. Integrating current research and methodologies directly into teaching and learning.
2. Progressively building students’ research skills so they become producers of research, not just consumers.

Across your studies, students develop skills in critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—essential for graduate-level employment and further study. Programmes are designed to gradually increase research engagement, starting with small tasks such as critiquing research articles, progressing to independent, capstone research projects. Students also engage with academic and industrial researchers, join interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects that may generate new knowledge and benefit communities. 

Our research

In the School of Biosciences, this approach is enriched by the University’s diverse research portfolio:

Ageing and chronic disease

The Gait Lab investigates the musculoskeletal system to improve health and mobility in ageing populations.

Infectious disease

Research spans bacteriology, virology, and parasitology, addressing global health threats.

Cancer biology

From basic science to translational research, teams explore how discoveries can move into clinical treatments.

Pharmacology and personalised medicine

Studies focus on tailoring drug treatments to individual genetic profiles to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Sustainable agriculture

Researchers tackle the challenge of feeding a growing global population under climate change and resource constraints.

Animal and human behaviour

Zoologists investigate behavioural patterns with ecological and conservation relevance.

Climate change and biodiversity

Research examines how environmental changes impact ecosystems, informing conservation strategies.

Educational research in Biosciences

Developing resources for high schools as well as participating in pedagogical research to understand how to improve teaching and learning.

Through this integration of teaching and active research, bioscience students gain not only cutting-edge scientific knowledge but also first-hand experience of the research process, preparing them for diverse careers in science, healthcare, and environmental fields.