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At Edge Hill University, our world-leading research responds to key societal challenges, including healthcare innovations, AI, mental health and wellbeing, and sustainability. Through strong, purposeful partnerships, we co-create research that shapes policy, transforms communities, and drives positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be part of the change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our researchers have the expertise to help you achieve your aims, whatever your sector: charity, industry, public or academic. Together, we can seek funding and produce research that has a real impact on the world around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within these pages you\u2019ll discover the people, projects, and facilities driving innovative research at Edge Hill University, as we shape the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us now to discuss how we can work together to drive positive, sustainable change.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Research areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore our research centres and interdisciplinary research projects spanning a range of areas and topics within our three faculty subject areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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