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  1. Social Work

    Our social work expertise includes fostering and adoption; child protection, anti-oppressive practice, working with marginalised groups, user-driven healthcare, substance misuse and more. Our research aims to promote social justice and improve people's lives.

  2. Tourism, Travel, Culture and Heritage Research Group

    The Tourism, Travel, Culture and Heritage Research Group (TTCH) at Liverpool John Moores University reflects the inter- and multi-disciplinary nature of these topics. It is composed of researchers with a range of research backgrounds, methodological approaches and expertise drawn from both UK and international contexts.

  3. Dance Research Group

    The Dance Research Group is at the forefront of the latest innovations in dance education. Our expertise includes professional studies, technology in dance, disability and dance, and creative practice.

  4. Sport-related

    The Sport Coaching Research Group undertakes research within PE, sports development and leisure studies with sports organisations and governing bodies including British Cycling, Sport England, and the Youth Sport Trust. Our expertise relates to inclusivity in sport, coaching, physical activity and children's movement.

  5. Institute of Art and Technology

    The Institute of Art and Technology is a pioneering research centre that conducts varied research into art and design. From designs disclosure to 3D digital art, the Institute of Art and Technology enhances artistic research and technologies.

  6. General Engineering Research Institute (GERI)

    General Engineering Research Institute has produced a huge breadth of high-impact engineering research. GERI’s five major groups conduct research into: optical metrology, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and laser processing.

  7. Centre for Natural Products Discovery

    The interconnected research theme of the group is the prevention and cure of human diseases. We look at: synthetic organic medicinal chemistry, natural products drug discover, photochemistry, nutraceuticals and food supplements, pharmacology and toxicology.

  8. Centre for Port and Maritime History

    The Centre for the Port and Maritime History focuses on port cities and examines their relationship to maritime ventures and enterprise. Research examines: urban history, British merchant marine advertising, Liverpool and the British Empire in the eighteenth and twentieth centuries.