We are leading by example in our commitment to supporting the UN SDGs. As an institution, we are actively working towards these goals by prioritising actions to align our teaching and curriculum with the SDGs. Nationally, we are signatories of several covenants in support of equality, diversity and inclusion. Internationally, we’re leading a British Council consortium to address major global challenges and issues.
Find out how LJMU aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to promote global sustainability and social responsibility.
Our vision is to be recognised as a modern civic university, delivering solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. Read more about our mission, strategy and plans for the future, including our Strategic Plan, Strategy Map, and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy.
In early 2024, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Mark Power looked back at the legacy of Sir John Moores and his Littlewoods business, revisiting how the university came to bear his name and how the university is the custodian of the Moores’ family story.
Find out more about the history of the School and College of Commerce.
Find out more about the history of Liverpool Mechanics and Apprentices Library
Find out more about the history of the Ethel Wormald College of Education.
Find out more about the history of Liverpool School of Pharmacy
Find out more about the history of C F Mott College of Education and COLCHE.
Find out more about the history of Liverpool Polytechnic.