Research
Ranked top 10 in the UK for research impact classified as outstanding (4*) (REF 2021), the Department of English conducts research in three main areas: literature, language and creative writing. Our work fosters interdisciplinarity and aims to develop strategic partnerships, particularly with local and national cultural organisations to reach those who can benefit from our research.
About
The department of English conducts research in three main areas: literature, language and creative writing.
Impact
Our research addresses the breadth of speaking, listening, writing, reading, and communicating, in a global language of many variants and in literatures of many types.
Public engagement and partnerships
We work with a variety of local, national and international collaborators across a range of sectors including arts institutions, health and social care organisations, charities, festivals and the media.
Research clusters and centres
English at Liverpool includes two types of research units: Research Clusters and Research Centres.
Postgraduate research opportunities
English at Liverpool provides an inspiring setting in which to pursue postgraduate research.
Featured research
Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of the department’s research ethos.