Our research

The University’s research frontiers drive innovative, globally significant research to shape a better world for future generations. Combined with our new Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research, they are important to meeting our Strategy 2031 ambitions.

Each frontier is an advanced area of research, characterised by an innovative approach to the advancement of knowledge, in order to tackle major challenges.

Tackling global challenges with AI

We are leading the charge in AI-driven innovation, addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges. In this video, we explore the groundbreaking breakthroughs in antimicrobial resistance, mental health care, climate solutions, and more.

Research highlights

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (ICSR)

Working to ensure that interdisciplinary teams can generate substantial world-leading outputs in order to tackle the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/heritage-institute/ Two archaeologists working on a sandstone wall.

Heritage Institute

A cross-disciplinary research institute with the aim of bringing together researchers from the diverse disciplines currently engaged with the broad theme of ‘heritage’.

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Digital research at Liverpool

Discover how we are transforming lives, industries and society through leveraging our digital expertise and capabilities.

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ref/ Victoria Museum and Gallery

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

See how we reinforced our place as a world leading research institution in REF 2021.

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