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Study at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is home to a diverse range of subject areas, from Archaeology to Law, Irish Studies to Architecture. Within this range, there are many specialist research groups and clusters that provide access to some of the most rigorous and advanced research in their fields.

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The Acoustics Research Unit (ARU)

This unit specialises in research, supervision of postgraduate research study (PhD and MPhil), training, knowledge exchange and consultancy around acoustics.
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CAVA

The Centre for Architecture and the Visual Arts, a practice-based and multi-disciplinary research centre that is situated in the School of Architecture.

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AHUWA Research Centre

The Architecture, Heritage, Urbanism in West Africa research centre partners with institutions across Africa and beyond to investigate pressing questions about cities, design, history, heritage, and urbanism.
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Digital Media & Society Institute

Understanding the role of digital media in society and its impact on individuals, communities, nations and the world.
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LAMBDA Research Cluster

Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics Research Cluster uses big data analytics to achieve better strategic decision making and enhance business, economic, urban and industrial planning.
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Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place

An interdisciplinary research institute focusing on the development of sustainable and inclusive cities and city regions.
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The Centre for the Study of International Slavery

CSIS is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and the International Slavery Museum, focused on supporting leading research about slavery in history, culture, legacies and contemporary society.
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Centre for Sustainable Business

Centre for Sustainable Business is a hub of actionable research insights, that supports businesses and policymakers in finding solutions to the climate emergency and social justice issues.

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Confucius Institute

The Liverpool Confucius Institute (LCI) works with the University, XJTU, local Liverpool and Merseyside councils, cultural organisations, schools and the public for the promotion of Chinese language and culture.
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School of Law and Social Justice Research Clusters

The SLSJ's fourteen Research Clusters, Networks, and Units provide focal points for collaboration in different areas of social, legal, and political research.

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University of Liverpool Management School Research Clusters

The University of Liverpool Management School hosts 6 research clusters, focussing on the development of new theoretical and empirical work, typically at the early stages of the knowledge production/impact cycle.

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History Research Clusters

The Department of History hosts six research clusters that facilitate collaboration between staff and postgraduates around a range of historical themes and approaches.
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Politics Research Clusters

The Department of Politics hosts four research clusters that facilitate collaboration between staff and postgraduates around a range of political themes and approaches.
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English Research Clusters & Centres

The Department of English includes two types of research units: Research Clusters and Research Centres.

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Institute of Irish Studies

The Institute of Irish Studies is the only one of its kind within Britain. Its mission is to be the UK’s main centre for multidisciplinary research into Ireland and its world-wide relations.