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1. Astrophysics Research Institute events

   The Astrophysics Research Institute organises an astrophysical seminar series where we invite esteemed scientists to present their research results - every Wednesday during term time at 3pm.

2. The National Schools Observatory: Fascination with Space fires young scientific careers

   Find out more about The National Schools Observatory: Fascination with Space fires young scientific careers - Professor Andy Newsam.

3. Outreach and Public Engagement

   The Astrophysics Research Institute provides exceptional educational and public outreach projects including the National Schools' Observatory, Spaceport, astronomy workshops for schools and more.

4. Careers – Astrophysics Research Institute

   Employers appreciate the dedication and hard work that a degree in physics entails. With a degree from the Astrophysics Research Institute there are career opportunities in research or teaching and the transferable skills means there are opportunities for working in a wide range of sectors.

5. Research fellowship opportunities

   Discover diverse research fellowships in astrophysics at Liverpool John Moores University. Apply now for exciting opportunities in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics.

6. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

   LJMU’s varied programme of professional development courses offers individuals and organisations a range of opportunities to enable professional people to develop their career prospects and meet business objectives in a way that doesn't interfere with their working life.

7. Contact - Research Areas, Astrophysics Research Institute

   Need more information about the work conducted at the Astrophysics Research Institute? Get in touch with us via the links on this page.

8. Liverpool Telescope – Astrophysics Research Institute

   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.

9. Computational and theoretical galaxy formation

   The computational and theoretical galaxy formation group within the Astrophysics Research Institute uses state-of-the-art simulations on supercomputing facilities. Find out more about our research.

10. PhD projects for Astrophysics studies starting in 2025

    Find out more about possible PhD projects for 2025 in the Astrophysics Research Institute. If your favourite topic is not in the list, we highly encourage you to contact staff in your fields of interest to discuss PhD projects.