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1. Astrophysics Research Institute

   Explore the groundbreaking work of LJMU’s Astrophysics Research Institute, home to the world’s largest robotic telescope. Learn about our research, collaborations and outreach in astronomy.

2. Astrophysics courses

   Find out about the courses offered at the Astrophysics Research Institute including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, distance learning courses and PhD studies.

3. Astrophysics Research Institute staff

   Meet the research team of the Astrophysics Reseach Institute.

4. Astronomy – information and course list

   Study astrophysics and astronomy and contribute to our understanding of one of the most challenging and fundamental of sciences. Explore the courses you could study within astronomy.

5. Astrophysics Research Institute publications

   The Astrophysics Research Institute has published almost 700 papers attracting 14,000 citations. Browse through our journal articles.

6. Expertise within the Astrophysics Research Institute

   The Astrophysics Research Institute specialist subject areas include theoretical galaxy formation, time domain astrophysics, stellar populations and astronomical instrumentation. Discover more about each of these areas.

7. About the Astrophysics Research Institute

   The Astrophysics Research Institute is interested in star formation, stellar evolution, time-domain astrophysics, galaxy formation and clusters, dynamics and evolution. Our aim is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in astrophysics. Find out more about the Institute, including our Research Excellence Framework results and who we collaborate with.

8. Time domain astrophysics

   Within the time domain astrophysics research group, we are involved in major observational survey projects. We work on a variety of explosive transients, including galactic and extragalactic novae, type la supernovae, core collapse supernovae, and gamma rays bursts. The Liverpool Telescope is the workhorse of the group. Find out more about our research.

9. PhD studies with the Astrophysics Research Institute

   If you are interested in pursuing a PhD with the Astrophysics Research Insitute, you can find out about the entry requirements, projects on offer and how to get in touch with us.

10. Astrophysics Research Institute events

    The Astrophysics Research Institute organises an astrophysical seminar series where we invite esteemed scientists to present their research results - every Wednesday during term time at 3pm.