Established in 2022, the Centre for Modern and Contemporary History (CMCH) supports the research of LJMU's historians, strengthens our partnerships with museums and historical societies and creates opportunities for new collaborations with researchers and historical institutions locally, nationally and internationally.
Throughout the academic year, the Centre for Modern and Contemporary History (CMCH) runs a schedule of public-facing events involving CMCH members and guest speakers from other institutions.
Discover the research projects carried out within the Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History.
Venues for the 25th New Researcher in Maritime History Conference.
The School of Humanities and Social Science's research sits within the following research groups: The Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation and Social Exclusion, the Research Centre for Literature and Cultural History, History and the Centre for Port and Maritime History.
News for History
See how LJMU engages with and supports local communities through programs, partnerships, and volunteer efforts.
Explore subject areas within the School of Humanities and Social Science.
The Centre undertakes historical research on port cities and examines their relationship to maritime ventures and enterprise.
Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.