Tag Archives: University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool Showcases AI Excellence at Inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, showcasing its AI expertise and fostering innovation and partnerships. The University, LCRCA, and STFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Launches Digital Tool to Preserve Traditional Earth-Building Crafts in Morocco

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture have developed Heres, a digital, open-access manual documenting traditional earth-building techniques in Southern Morocco’s M’Hamid Oasis. Created in collaboration with local artisans, the manual includes videos, cultural insights, and … Read the full press release

Alder Hey Secures £1.1M NIHR Funding to Boost Pediatric Health Research in Partnership with University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.1 million from the NIHR to upgrade its advanced 3T research MRI scanner, strengthening its partnership with the University of Liverpool in pediatric health research. Matched funding for ophthalmology equipment … Read the full press release

Scientists Explore Superheavy Elements, Revealing Structural Secrets at the Edge of the Periodic Table

(IN BRIEF) A global research collaboration, including scientists from the University of Liverpool, has provided new insights into superheavy elements by examining the nuclear structure of fermium and nobelium isotopes. Using laser spectroscopy, the team measured nuclear radii and discovered … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Roche Diagnostics Unite to Drive Health Innovation and Address Inequalities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland to enhance research and innovation focused on improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities. This partnership aims to align with Roche’s … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s New Heritage Institute to Tackle Global Challenges and Advance Cultural Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has launched a new Heritage Institute aimed at enhancing its role as a leading global research institution in heritage studies. The institute will bring together researchers from multiple disciplines to address key heritage issues … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Secures £2.2m Grant to Tackle Climate Change and Urbanisation in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release

Dr. Xu Dai Honored with Royal Academy Fellowship for Innovative Fire Engineering Research

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Xu Dai of the University of Liverpool has been awarded the prestigious RAEng/Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship for his pioneering work in structural fire engineering. His research focuses on understanding and mitigating fire-induced structural collapses, with the goal … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and MTC Strengthen Collaboration to Drive UK Manufacturing Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have formalized their collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at expanding their joint research efforts in manufacturing innovation. Building on a history of successful partnerships, the two … Read the full press release

Review Highlights Failures in Child Imprisonment Reforms in England

(IN BRIEF) A major review involving research from the University of Liverpool has revealed significant failings in child imprisonment reforms in England over the past 25 years. Titled Why Child Imprisonment is Beyond Reform: A Review of the Evidence, the … Read the full press release

Liverpool Literary Festival Returns with Best-Selling Author Adele Parks MBE

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool Literary Festival returns from October 4-6, featuring best-selling author Adele Parks MBE, who will discuss her latest novel, First Wife’s Shadow, on October 5. The festival, now in its ninth year, will include a variety of … Read the full press release

Liverpool to Host British Science Festival 2025, Celebrating Innovation and Community Engagement

(IN BRIEF) The British Science Association (BSA) has announced that the British Science Festival will be held in Liverpool from September 10 to 15, 2025, in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The event … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s Dr. Marie Yang O’Brien Awarded UKRI Future Leader Fellowship for Pioneering Vaccine Research

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Marie Yang O’Brien, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ReNewVax Ltd., a University of Liverpool spin-out, has been awarded a UKRI Future Leader Fellowship (FLF). Her fellowship focuses on developing a vaccine for Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives £1M Gift to Establish Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has received a £1M donation from Sir Peter Rigby to establish the Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise. The Centre aims to boost student employability by enhancing enterprise education and entrepreneurial skills, targeting 50,000 … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and LUHFT Launch Dr Ronald Finn Fellowships to Advance Clinical Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) launched the Dr Ronald Finn Fellowships on June 24, 2024. The initiative honors the late Dr. Ronald Finn and introduces five fellows who will undertake significant … Read the full press release

Collaborating for Health: University of Liverpool Leaders Engage with MLW’s Innovative Research in Malawi

(IN BRIEF) Senior leaders from the University of Liverpool, including the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Black, recently visited the Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Programme (MLW) in Blantyre, Malawi, to observe advancements in research, facilities, and healthcare initiatives. Established in 1995, … Read the full press release

XTX Markets Commits £510k Donation to Aid University of Liverpool’s Support for Ukrainian Scholars

(IN BRIEF) Algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets has announced a significant £510k donation to the University of Liverpool through its Academic Sanctuaries Fund, aimed at supporting Ukrainian academics and students affected by the ongoing conflict. The generous funding will facilitate … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Impact of Land Consolidation on Arthropod Diversity in Rice Fields

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, led by researchers from the University of Liverpool in collaboration with colleagues from the Netherlands and China, delves into the effects of land consolidation on arthropod diversity in rice … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Hosts Tay Day: A Celebration of Taylor Swift’s Cultural Impact

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Institute of Popular Music is set to host Tay Day, a symposium dedicated to Taylor Swift’s cultural significance. Scheduled on June 12th, ahead of Swift’s sold-out shows at Anfield Stadium, the event offers fans, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Professors Honored with Prestigious Academy Fellowship

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool celebrates as Professor Reecha Sofat and Professor Saye Khoo are elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, recognizing their exceptional contributions to biomedical and health sciences. Professor Sofat, the first participant of … Read the full press release