The Astrophysics Research Institute is interested in star formation, stellar evolution, time-domain astrophysics, galaxy formation and clusters, dynamics and evolution. Our aim is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in astrophysics. Find out more about the Institute, including our Research Excellence Framework results and who we collaborate with.
Facilities within the Astrophysics Research Institute include The Liverpool Telescope, sited on La Palma in the Canary Islands, it is a fully robotic telescope owned and operated by the Institute.
The Astrophysics Research Institute has published almost 700 papers attracting 14,000 citations. Browse through our journal articles.
The Astronomical Technology Group is interested in optical and near-IR observations and the technology that facilitates them. Activities of the group include the operation of the robotic Liverpool Telescope and the development of its 4 metre successor.
Liverpool School of Art and Design
The Doctoral Academy is committed to ensuring a high quality research training environment for postgraduate research students.
acknowledgement of individuals and institutions who helped with the production of Dr Gerry Smyth's online learning resources based on his setting of the lyrics included in James Joyce's 36-lyric sequence entitled 'Chamber Music'
The Astrophysics Research Institute is one of the world's leading authorities in astronomy and astrophysics. Find out about our areas of expertise, our researchers, public engagement and educational programmes, and read through our publications.
Find out about the courses offered at the Astrophysics Research Institute including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, distance learning courses and PhD studies.
Read more about the collaboration between Greenbank Sports Academy (GSA) and LCR 4.0. GSA sought to develop a user friendly sports wheelchair which could be used to play power hockey and wheelchair football – which they have since named as ‘The Equaliser’.