The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science areas of expertise are organised into research groups and exchanges which focus on the following: biomechanics, cardiovascular health, exercise metabolism, brain and behaviour, physical activity, sport psychology and football-related research.
Professor Michael Brown was the second Vice-Chancellor of the university, taking on the role at the helm from 2000 to 2011. Under his leadership, the university underwent a decade of quiet revolution, with the development of new campus buildings and a focus on graduate employability.
Find out more about the resources available for professionals who support asylum seekers and refugees.
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Andy Cooke has a distinguished policing career spanning more than 30 years, eventually seeing him taking on the highest role within Merseyside Police as Chief Constable. In 2023, he became a Bicentenary year honorary fellow in recognition of his outstanding achievements and the positive impact of his leadership in policing, both locally and nationally.
Find out more about the Honorary Fellows awarded in 2024.
Gender Equality is very important at LJMU and this is reflected in the EDI priority plan for the next five years.
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Find out more information about the platforms this Consortium provides for participating institutions to develop innovative collaborative programmes to support targeted areas of research excellence through external funding sources.
In Executive and Professional Development, we are passionate about helping your teams unlock the full potential of participants using the full range of expertise from across the University.