Research at the Department of English

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 our research

About

The department of English conducts research in three main areas: literature, language and creative writing.

Illustrating Futures

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 engagements and partnerships

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.

English research clusters and centres

Research clusters and centres

English at Liverpool includes two types of research units: Research Clusters and Research Centres.
Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Postgraduate research opportunities

English at Liverpool provides an inspiring setting in which to pursue postgraduate research.

Featured Research

Featured research

Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of the department’s research ethos.