In the Brain and Behaviour Research Group within RISES, we study human motor behaviour from the neural level through to perception and cognition. Our two main areas of research are sensorimotor neuroscience and expert performance and learning.
Whether you are studying at university for the first time or returning as a postgraduate student, our academic staff are here to ensure you have an amazing teaching and learning experience.
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We provide a research training environment with opportunities for students and staff to develop their academic, theoretical, technical and research methods skills. Find out more about the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science's postgraduate study, seminar programme, CPD, and conferences.
Professor Bill Baltzopoulos talks about 20 years of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Get in to teaching and gain hands-on teaching practice in schools, observe how children learn, undertake work-related learning within the local community. Explore LJMU's undergraduate and postgraduate education courses.
Professor Barry Drust introduces RISES 20 Years, 20 Stories.
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology are proactive in addressing the gender imbalance in the engineering and technology sectors. Find out how.
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Working in partnership with Mersey Forest, LJMU have developed the Natural Curriculum, which is already gaining a strong local and regional reputation. We run a professional practice hub for local schools and have successfully delivered Department for Education/Natural England funded income-generating programmes for teachers.