Research at Liverpool
Creating global solutions to improve health, create wealth and ensure social justice.
Research themes
The University’s research themes focus on interdisciplinary research areas with a breadth and critical mass of research excellence. They are important to meeting our Strategy 2026 ambitions.
- Advanced materials
- Infectious diseases
- Personalised health
- Heritage
- Digital
- Starting well, living well, ageing well
- Climate futures
Discover research at Liverpool:
Supporting the transition to net zero in Liverpool City Region
Our researchers are harnessing their academic expertise to support businesses and organisations in the city region to reach the City Council's net zero target. They are developing collaborative projects with proven low carbon and commercial value.
Research highlights:
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/feature/advanced-materials/
Advanced materials
Find out how our innovative work is helping governments and businesses across the world work towards reducing their carbon emissions.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/life-course-and-medical-sciences/research/microage-in-partnership-with-the-uk-space-agency/
MicroAge: muscles, ageing and microgravity
Discover the fascinating research taking place on the International Space Station that is helping us to understand what happens to human muscles as we age, and why.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/research-themes/heritage/digital-architectural-heritage/
The History Whisperer
We are leading the development of engaging architectural heritage visitor experiences.