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Areas of research excellence

Explore the research institutes, centres and themes that reflect our areas of excellence across the HSS Faculty.

From tackling digital inequalities to shaping the future of our cites; safeguarding and interpreting global heritage to combating unfree labour. Researchers across the Faculty and the University of Liverpool are delivering life-changing, impactful insights and improving lives around the world.

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Centre for Ageing and the Life Course (CALC)

CALC fosters research in critical and cultural ageing studies, exploring the underpinning factors shaping inequalities in ageing.

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Centre for Sustainable Business

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

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The Centre for Health, Arts, Society & Environment (CHASE)

CHASE provides a home for scholars working at the intersection of the humanities, social sciences, health, medicine and environment.

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Children and childhood research theme

The children and childhood research theme builds on existing research collaborations and explores new opportunities between centres of excellence across the University’s faculties.

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Digital Media & Society Institute (DMSI)

The DMSI works to understand the role of digital media in society and its impact on individuals, communities, nations and the world.

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The Heritage Institute

Establishing a better understanding of the past to create a more prosperous, fairer, and healthier world for everyone.

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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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Institute of Irish Studies

The Institute explores the history, politics, literature, archaeology, people and lessons of Ireland, from ancient times to the present day.

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Slavery and unfree labour research theme

The study of slavery and unfree labour includes a range of disciplines and subject fields. These include history, politics, law, archaeology, sociology, psychology, literature and the arts.

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Transforming conflict research theme

The University has a sustained record of research, teaching and civic leadership on the challenges and values of supporting, developing and sustaining conflict transformation.