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  1. RISES staff

    Meet the researchers within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences and find out what work the staff are engaged in.

  2. Gary Blacker

    Gary is a paramedic science graduate of LJMU with over two decades of experience in the ambulance service. He has now made the transition to become a full-time member of staff at the university, teaching the next generation of health professionals. In 2023 he was named as an Outstanding Teacher at the students’ union awards after being nominated by his students.

  3. Forensic Science

    The Forensic Science Research Group influences policy and provides real world solutions. Discover our expertise including analysis of ballistic and drug materials, properties of psycho and bioactive substances, and forensic microscopy. Meet our researchers and find out how we can work with you.

  4. Raspberry Pi Computing Taster

    The Raspberry Pi, which you may receive, is intended to allow you to experiment with computing devices and develop your computing/coding skills prior to commencing your course.

  5. Expertise within RISES

    The Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science areas of expertise are organised into research groups and exchanges which focus on the following: biomechanics, cardiovascular health, exercise metabolism, brain and behaviour, physical activity, sport psychology and football-related research.

  6. Postgraduate study with RISES

    We provide a research training environment with opportunities for students and staff to develop their academic, theoretical, technical and research methods skills. Find out more about the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science's postgraduate study, seminar programme, CPD, and conferences.

  7. Research – School of Nursing and Advanced Practice

    Research in theSchool of Nursing and Advanced Practice encompasses the areas of nursing and social work. We are home to the Centre for Collaborative Innovation in Dementia and the Research Unit for Financial Inclusion.

  8. Royal Society Partnership Grants

    Partnership Grants of up to £3000 are available to schools to enable students to carry out science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) projects. The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences runs two of these projects per year.

  9. Face Lab

    Face Lab focuses on the digital creative agenda. Specifically, Face Lab explores faces and art-science applications.