The University of Liverpool is one of the great centres of research, knowledge and innovation. Their pioneering reputation attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. Through their research, teaching and collaborations they seek to be life changing and world shaping.

Liverpool has an enviable reputation for research excellence:

• Russell Group institution
• Associated with 9 Nobel Laureates in a 100-year history
• 81% of University research rated 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) in 2014 REF
• Accredited by all the UK's main scientific research councils
• 90% of University's research impact 'Outstanding' or 'Very Considerable'
• 14 Doctoral Training Centres

In 2013 the University of Liverpool was awarded £2M to build a state-of-the-art DNA synthesis facility, a capability offering much needed tools for genome engineering to the academic and private sectors.

This facility, named GeneMill will be part of the UK’s focus on synthetic biology, identified by the Government as one of the ‘Eight Great Technologies’ in which Britain is, or can be, a world leader.