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  1. 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.

  2. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) is committed to creating a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of their level of experience, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental health status, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other similar characteristics.

  3. About the Astrophysics Research Institute

    The Astrophysics Research Institute is interested in star formation, stellar evolution, time-domain astrophysics, galaxy formation and clusters, dynamics and evolution. Our aim is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in astrophysics. Find out more about the Institute, including our Research Excellence Framework results and who we collaborate with.

  4. Star formation and evolution and stellar populations

    By studying the gas and stars that shape the Milky Way as well as other galaxies in the local Universe, we can understand the life cycles of stars like our Sun, unravel the chemical enrichment history of the universe, and probe the existence of black holes across a wide mass spectrum.

  5. Astronomical Technology

    The Astronomical Technology Group is interested in optical and near-IR observations and the technology that facilitates them. Activities of the group include the operation of the robotic Liverpool Telescope and the development of its 4 metre successor.

  6. Justice in Education (JiE) cluster

    Based within the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion (CCSE), this research cluster seeks to engage in dialogue and discussion about the challenges and pre-conceptions that surround justice-experienced students.

  8. Drug use and drug policy

    Drug use and drug policy research within the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion.

  9. Policing, Security and Prisons

    Policing, Security and Prisons research within the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion.

  10. Social (In)Justice

    Research undertaken by CCSE members of the Social (In)Justice Group seeks to explore key social issues around crime, social harm, social divisions, state power and social justice.