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Advanced materials
Through our expertise in materials chemistry and computer-aided materials design, we are pioneering the discovery of advanced materials.
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Digital
Our digital research is transforming society and industry through the generation, communication, and processing of data.
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Energy
Our research is safeguarding health, contributing to economic growth, and securing the future availability of clean and affordable energy worldwide.
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Environment and climate
Working with collaborators across the globe, we are aligning our research strengths to explore the impact of climate change and to develop solutions to environmental challenges.
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Healthcare technologies
In an era when people are living longer but not necessarily healthier lives, our research is tackling modern healthcare challenges and providing innovative solutions.
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Public policy
Our research and academic thought leadership is enabling better informed, evidence based public policy across the Liverpool City Region, nationally and internationally.