Professor Michael Brown was the second Vice-Chancellor of the university, taking on the role at the helm from 2000 to 2011. Under his leadership, the university underwent a decade of quiet revolution, with the development of new campus buildings and a focus on graduate employability.
Professor Peter Toyne was the Rector at Liverpool Polytechnic between 1986 and 1992 and the first LJMU Vice-Chancellor, once it gained university status, from 1992 to 2000. His vision for the polytechnic and then the university benefited not just students but Liverpool too.
Take an in-depth look at the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences' modern laboratories and equipment including digital X-rays, 3D laser scanning technology, geographic information systems and virtual reality and various simulators.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the pace at which educational institutions moved towards a blended approach of online and in-person learning (Jisc, 2020). While embracing this change, the challenges it brings for learner experience, engagement and learning must be carefully considered.
Sir Brian May, legendary Queen guitarist and astrophysicist, was the fourth Chancellor of the university, a post in which he championed the student focussed approach that is core to LJMU’s vision and values.
The Development and Evaluation of a Social Prescribing Model for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Learn how to use the PeerWise student multiple choice question repository in Canvas.
We have over 50 full time staff members, a growing number of research students and visiting staff - all of whom create a diverse team with wide ranging experience. Meet some of the staff from the Public Health Institute.
Bert was a famous disability rights campaigner, himself a wheelchair user, dedicating his life to advocating for improvements to the daily life of those with disabilities. He was also an alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic, later becoming an Honorary Fellow and serving as a governor, while working closely with the university on its equality and diversity policies.
The second Chancellor of LJMU, serving for five years from 1994 to 1999, and the son of Sir John Moores who the university is proudly named in honour of.