Research facilities
From sophisticated laboratories and resources, we have everything you need to complete your research or education.
Discover the facilities within our department.
Lifer lab
The Liverpool isotope facility for Environmental Research (LIFER) laboratory was established in 2010.
Biogeochemistry lab
We have several well-equipped laboratories dedicated to identifying and quantifying key biogeochemical parameters in aquatic environments, supporting our research in Ocean Sciences.
Geomagnetism lab
Our Department houses world-class facilities for the undertaking of palaeomagnetic, archaeomagnetic, and rock magnetic experiments.
Electron microscopy lab
The SEM research facility offers the latest technologies and long-standing expertise in the development and application of electron backscatter diffraction to materials’ research.
Rock deformation lab
We have a worldwide reputation for excellence in leading edge experimental rock deformation research to understand tectonic processes from earthquakes to mountain building to mantle flow.
Volcanology lab
Volcanology research in the Department uses a range of state-of-the-art monitoring, analytical, experimental, and analogue equipment.
Computational research
Our department hosts both physical (hardware) and digital (software) infrastructure related to computational research.
Ecology and Marine Biology
We have a variety of equipment supporting our wide range of research within Ecology and Marine Biology.
Mineralogy and Geochemistry lab
This facility provides modern research grade analytical equipment, with the specialist sample preparation required to get the best results.