Research within the Contexts of Human Evolution Group involves archaeological, palaeontological and environmental analyses of human evolution. Our research focuses on mammalian evolution, hominin behaviour and ecology, and patterns of faunal and floral distribution. Discover our research areas and current projects, facilities, collaborations, publications and people.
Find out more about the Honorary Fellows awarded in 2025.
Postgraduate Fairytale Ending
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.
Read Charlotte Morton's story - when law graduate Charlotte applied for a post as Port Operations Coordinator with CMA CGM (UK) Ltd, she had little expectation of success as, having not even finished her Masters in Maritime Operations Management, she was merely dipping a toe into her new industry.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution can trace its origins to 1824 when the first lifeboat service.
Read the full oration for Lou McGrath OBE on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
Study emergency management at LJMU and develop skills for leading safe, effective responses in urgent clinical settings. | Apply now for 2026 entry
Explore why Archaeology is an important area of focus for staff at the Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology.
Patrick Byrne's expertise centres on inorganic and organic chemical pollution in rivers, ground water and the coastal zone.