School of Psychology
Explore LJMU’s School of Psychology and discover its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching in psychological science.
Explore LJMU’s School of Psychology and discover its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching in psychological science.
Research is a key priority for the School of Psychology. We collaborate with academics across the world. FInd out more about the research the School of PSychology at LJMU undertakes.
Meet the academic staff who are involved in teaching and research within anthropology, genetics, animal behaviour and geography.
The Behavioural Ecology and Physiology Research Group studies the functions, mechanisms and development of behavioural and physiological interactions between organisms environment.
The latest national assessment of research excellence (the REF2021) confirmed the high quality of research carried out under the roof of our research centre.
The Research Centre for Brain and Behaviour is involved in research in all areas of brain and behavioural sciences, applied psychology, cognitive psychology, sports psychology, affective neuroscience, psychopharmacy, animal behaviour, health psychology and mindfulness. Find out more about our expertise and what we have achieved.
Find out more information about the Phase Unwrapping project undertaken by the Coherent and Electro Optics Research Group, the clients they worked with, and all the steps taken until a solution to the problem was attained.
The Violence and Adverse Childhood Experiences research group focuses on preventing interpersonal violence and adverse childhood experiences through research, advocacy and policy impact.
Our Substance Use and Behavioural Addictions research group conduct world leading research into the causes and consequences of substance use on an individual and societal level
The collective research activity of these LJMU staff spans experimental psychology, psychopharmacology, epidemiology, qualitative inquiry, and public health, with a strong shared focus on substance use, mental health, and health inequalities.