97% of our research activity is rated world-leading or internationally excellent within RISES. Find out about our Biomechanics, Brain and Behaviour, Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Exercise Metabolism and Adaptation, Psychology and Development research groups and our exchanges: the Physical Activity Exchange and the Football Exchange.
Niamh is a professional footballer and was in the history making Lionesses squad, the England women’s football team, that made it to the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She’s an alumna from our School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and was supported during her studies as a Sports Scholar.
Excellent teaching and real-world experience sets you up for a bright future in the sport science and exercise industry. Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are in sport and exercise science, science and football, sports psychology, biomechanics, physiology and nutrition for sports.
Nikita was a member of the England women’s football squad, the Lionesses, that won the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro Championships. She was previously supported by LJMU under the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) before becoming a sport development student alongside her blossoming professional football career which now sees her play for Manchester United. In 2023, she was announced as one of ten new LJMU honorary fellows to celebrate our 200th anniversary.
Driving transformation in player tracking technology and elite player preparation across the football industry
LJMU is proudly named in honour of Sir John Moores, a successful businessman who founded Liverpool’s famous Littlewoods retail and football pools company.
Michael is an alum of LJMU, having completed his undergraduate studies in sport science and postgraduate studies in public health here. Today he is the Deputy CEO of Everton in the Community, Everton Football Club’s charitable arm that supports thousands of people across Merseyside, often from the most vulnerable and underprivileged local communities, and creates life-changing opportunities.
Helen is an LJMU science graduate who has gone on to have a very different but an amazing career in the creative industry as well as a stint at Liverpool Football Club managing former player relations.
While working as a social media executive and studying at LJMU for her MA in Human Resource Management, Selma became an internet sensation starring alongside LFC manager Jurgen Klopp for the club’s kit launch. As a result, she has helped to raise the profile of fellow young Muslim women from both the Liverpool and football fan communities.
Denise is a prominent woman in sport, previously holding roles at Everton Football Club and the club’s official charity, Everton in the Community. She gained her PhD at LJMU, is an Honorary Fellow and took part in the 24th series of our Roscoe Lectures in 2021.