Innovation
LJMU is at the forefront of innovation and pioneering research that transforms industries. We lead advancements in health and biomechanics, developing smart technologies to enhance wellbeing.
From cutting-edge facial reconstruction to groundbreaking maritime engineering, our expertise makes a global impact.
We are committed to pushing boundaries and delivering real-world solutions.
Pioneering research in facial reconstruction
Resurrection
LJMU’s Face Lab is the UK’s leading research centre for facial reconstruction. We use many techniques to help solve crimes and 'resurrect' historical figures. Face Lab identified deceased ‘small boat’ migrants, earning the 2023 Times Higher Research Project of the Year.
Avatar
Face Lab also created the world’s first ‘avatar’ of Richard III, recreating the king’s voice.
Maritime innovation and engineering excellence
LJMU Global Centre
In 2024, we launched the LJMU Global Centre for Maritime Innovation. This centre combines our expertise in maritime education, research and innovation.
It connects academics, partners and the wider industry to deliver research, education and training.
Sustainable solutions
LJMU’s marine engineering expertise is key to developing new battery-powered ships. Our School of Engineering is part of a team creating sustainable solutions for electric vessels.
The project, led by Bibby Marine and partners, received £20m from Innovate UK.
Advancing health and biomechanics research
Reducing falls
Biomechanists are creating a ‘smart shoe’ to study how people walk on stairs. This will help reduce falls, which cause 700 deaths and 43,000 hospital visits every year.
Heart Research UK
A Heart Research UK project is helping heart patients with exercise programmes and wearable technology. It aims to increase participation in post-hospital rehab programmes, currently at 50%.
UKRI
Our UKRI-funded TARGET research project is developing cutting edge AI technology. It will track and prevent strokes and atrial fibrillation, the most common heart arrhythmia worldwide.
Driving digital innovation and environment research
Innovation
The School of Built Environment boasts a housebuilding laboratory with model homes from the 1930s, 1970s and 2000s. It uses these homes to test innovations in materials, construction, heating and digital technologies.
LCR
LJMU’s School of Computer Science and Mathematics is a partner in the £9m LCR 5G High Demand Density project. At the M&S Arena, it supports immersive audience experiences, faster customer service and better digital security.
Our teaching is contemporary and relevant and our research is world-leading and innovative, impacting positively on the real world.