Research suggests that autistic people are at a higher risk of suicide than non-autistic people. Figures show that up to 66% of autistic adults had thought about suicide during their lifetime (compared to 20% of non-autistic adults), and up to 35% had planned or attempted suicide.
This project focuses on the role olfactory and oral perception plays in shaping our consummatory experiences, preferences, and food seeking behaviours. Research into this area is important to health research, shaping understanding of individual differences in food selection, consumption, and other dietary behaviours.
Find out about studying for a PhD with the Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute (BEST).
The Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology offer a range of learning opportunities in natural sciences including animal behaviour, biology, conservation, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology and primate behaviour. Find out about our current MPhil projects and PhD opportunities.
Discover the diverse range of postgraduate qualifications at LJMU, from master's degrees to research doctorates, we help you achieve your ambitions.
Explore our postgraduate application process for international students, with tips on how to get started on your application.
The Mechanical Engineering and Materials Research Centre (MEMARC) have a number of PhD research opportunities. Find out more about postgraduate study within MEMARC.
Find out more about possible PhD projects for 2026 in the Astrophysics Research Institute. If your favourite topic is not in the list, we highly encourage you to contact staff in your fields of interest to discuss PhD projects.
Discover the list of N0MES PhD projects for 2024 at LJMU.
LJMU has a special relationship with Bahrain. Find out more about studying at LJMU, what our alumni say, entry requirements for Bahraini students and the range of scholarships you may be eligible to apply for.