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Matthew Wallace recognised by University of Liverpool with Potts Medal highlighting innovation in molecular science and NMR techniques

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has awarded the 2026 Potts Medal for Chemistry to Dr Matthew Wallace, a UKRI Future Leaders Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia, recognising his contributions to advanced chemical research. A Liverpool graduate, Dr … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Advances New Frameworks to Strengthen Responses to Child Criminal Exploitation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is showcasing the research of PhD student Shelley Cathers, whose work focuses on improving responses to child criminal exploitation. Motivated by her early experiences working with young people in alternative education, Cathers has explored … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Research Inspires Major Art Installation Featured in Saatchi Gallery Summer Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool will showcase research-informed artwork at the Saatchi Gallery in London as part of the exhibition The Sun and The Moon Art Inspired by the Celestial. The featured installation, My Body is a Sundial by … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Oxford Study Finds Non Surgical Treatment Effective for Children’s Severe Wrist Fractures

(IN BRIEF) A large UK clinical trial involving the University of Liverpool and the University of Oxford has found that most children with severely broken wrists can be successfully treated without surgery. The CRAFFT trial showed that while surgery may … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Receive Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Funding to Advance Infectious Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has announced that two of its researchers, Dr Hayley Lavender and Dr Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, have received Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences, providing up to £125,000 in funding along with mentoring and career … Read the full press release

British Heart Foundation Invests £7.1 Million in National PhD Programme Linking Cardiovascular and Neurological Research

(IN BRIEF) The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1 million to fund the CHAIN consortium, a national PhD training programme focused on understanding the critical link between heart and brain diseases. Delivered collaboratively by the University of Manchester, University of … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Partners Introduce MusicFutures IP Clinic to Strengthen Intellectual Property Awareness in the Music Industry

(IN BRIEF) MusicFutures has launched its IP Clinic and Lab at ACC Liverpool to provide accessible, expert guidance on intellectual property, contracts, and business strategy for musicians, producers, and music-tech innovators, with a strong focus on early-stage, preventative support rather … Read the full press release

University of York leads seabird-inspired research to develop next-generation autonomous navigation systems beyond GPS

(IN BRIEF) University of York is leading a collaborative research project with the University of Liverpool to investigate how seabirds navigate vast distances and how these biological strategies can be translated into advanced autonomous navigation systems. By developing miniature sensors … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Led Study Shows Rapid Diagnostic Algorithm Can Reduce Sepsis Deaths Across NHS Hospitals

(IN BRIEF) A major UK clinical trial led by the University of Liverpool in collaboration with Cardiff University and NHS partners has demonstrated that a procalcitonin-guided diagnostic algorithm can significantly reduce mortality among patients with suspected sepsis, saving an estimated … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Led Consortium Receives Funding to Investigate Deadly Noma Disease Affecting Children

(IN BRIEF) A research consortium led by the University of Liverpool has received funding from Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. to investigate noma, a severe gangrenous disease that affects the mouth and face and primarily impacts malnourished children in regions of extreme … Read the full press release

Academy of Medical Sciences Brings Together NHS Academia and Industry to Map Future Medical Science Careers

(IN BRIEF) The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce to address growing challenges affecting the country’s medical research workforce. Co-chaired by Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed of the University of Liverpool and Dr Tony Wood … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and International Partners Launch Largest Ever Pet Tumour Registry to Advance Cancer Research

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world’s largest open-source tumour registry for dogs and cats, containing more than one million diagnostic records. The project integrates veterinary … Read the full press release

AI Driven Discovery Venture from University of Liverpool Targets Breakthroughs in Electronics and Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool spin-out Apoello has secured £470,000 in pre-seed investment to commercialise an AI-enabled platform designed to transform how new materials are discovered. Backed by SFC Capital, the British Business Bank and the University itself, the company … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Partners with BPGbio to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery Through Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has partnered with Boston-based BPGbio, Inc. to use artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery of new medicines through its Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone, analysing large-scale healthcare data to uncover causal links in disease and … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers join £11 million NIHR programme to build the new Centre for Equity in Mental Health at Huddersfield

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool Professors Mark Gabbay and Dan Joyce will take on central roles in a new £11 million NIHR-funded mental health research initiative linked to the University of Huddersfield’s forthcoming Centre for Equity in Mental Health, bringing … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool–Led CERSI-PGx Launches Free eLearning Portal to Advance Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice

(IN BRIEF) CERSI-PGx has launched a free eLearning portal to support the adoption of pharmacogenomics in routine clinical practice. Led by the University of Liverpool in partnership with the British Pharmacological Society and Queen Mary University of London, the platform … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researcher Awarded £2.1m Fellowship to Advance Magnetic Imaging Tracers

(IN BRIEF) Dr Liam O’Brien from the University of Liverpool has secured a £2.1 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop advanced magnetic nanoparticle tracers for next-generation medical imaging. The interdisciplinary project combines expertise in physics, chemistry and nanomedicine to improve … Read the full press release

Global Analysis Led by University of Liverpool Highlights Power of Exercise in Pregnancy

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool researchers have led the largest global analysis to date showing that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Drawing on data from more than 100 trials and nearly 36,000 women, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Advances Childbirth Innovation with BirthGlide Clinical Feasibility Study

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading a new clinical study to test BirthGlide®, an innovative device designed to reduce trauma and complications during the second stage of labour. Backed by £1.5 million in funding from the National Institute … Read the full press release