Our impact
Our researchers create global and local solutions aiming to improve health, create wealth and ensure social justice. REF 2021 has ranked 94% of this impactful research as outstanding or very considerable. Below, you can read about some of the ways our research is changing society for the better.
Transforming palliative care
This research has informed policy at Government level and impacted palliative care service provision across hospices, hospitals and patient’s homes.
Political party change in Northern Ireland
This research has helped to inform policy-makers and has been used by institutions including the European Parliament and the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs and Constitutional Affairs committees.
Management of serious eye conditions
Researchers at Liverpool are improving the management of these vision-threatening conditions, developing more accurate techniques to avoid misdiagnosis and allow optimal treatment.
Driving affordable housing regeneration
Behavioural insights research has reformed key policy areas on the financial and in-kind investments that accompany real estate development in England.
Rotavirus vaccine
Our research has facilitated and accelerated the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in low-income African countries, preventing thousands of infant deaths.
Equine laminitis - changing practice
A team of researchers have proved the importance of the endocrine disorders that cause laminitis, which has had a major impact on the equine pharmaceutical industry, informing laminitis awareness initiatives.
Preventing obesity in dogs and cats
Researchers developed novel therapeutic weight loss diets to improve the quality of life of thousands of animals.
Tackling childhood obesity
The Law and Non-Communicable Diseases Unit researches the impact of the tobacco, alcohol and food industries on children’s health.
Management of brain infections
Research at Liverpool has improved surveillance, diagnosis and management leading to new UK guidelines, with global impact.
Developing a green and low-cost acrylic manufacturing process
The energy-efficient Lucite Alpha process generates significant profit for its partners whilst reducing the environmental burden.
Music tourism in Liverpool
Research into the cultural legacy of the Beatles has consolidated Liverpool’s status as a world-famous music tourism destination and led to the creation of the Beatles Legacy Group