Our research

The Liverpool Advantage

At the forefront of innovation and discovery, academics and researchers at the University of Liverpool are advancing knowledge to improve lives. Our interdisciplinary research, unique model for collaborations and cutting edge facilities, enable our research community to create global solutions.

Personalised Health

Our world leading personalised health research paves the way for uniquely treating individuals based on their genetics and other health data.

Infectious Diseases

With over a century of discovery and translational research in infectious diseases, the University of Liverpool is a recognised leader in this field.

Advanced materials

Supported by our dynamic new Materials Innovation Factory, we are actively looking for new materials that can have large-scale applications in industrial manufacturing, healthcare and consumer products.

6 in 10 food adverts during family TV shows promote junk food

A new report, based on research conducted at the University of Liverpool, shows that almost six in ten food and drink adverts shown during family programmes popular with children are for ‘junk food’ such as fast food, takeaways and confectionery.

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For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life

This has been our mission since the University was founded in 1881. To this day, these values focus our efforts as we strive to achieve our ambitions and tackle the grand challenges of the age.

An inspirational centre of learning