University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool study shows that phage therapy is highly effective in treating chronic respiratory tract infections

LIVERPOOL, 13-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health have shown that phage…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool researchers find that annual number of norovirus cases in the UK at 800,000 more than previously estimated

LIVERPOOL, 21-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Liverpool have found that the annual number of estimated number of…

7 years ago

Handheld prototype for early detection of sepsis receives additional funding

LIVERPOOL, 21-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Liverpool spin-out company, Sepsis Limited has secured further funding support to test a…

7 years ago

JanUary: University of Liverpool research shows that eating prunes as part of a healthy life-style diet can improve weight loss

LIVERPOOL, 09-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (Monday, 9 January) sees the beginning of the national ‘JanUary’ campaign (formerly known as National…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool clinical pharmacology training scheme renewed by the Medical Research Council (MRC)

LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A highly successful University scheme to train “high flyers” who are likely to become future leaders…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool’s Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) announces number of new academic appointments

LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The University’s Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) has announced a number of new appointments who will deliver…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool identifies the mechanism causing resistance of pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy

LIVERPOOL, 25-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A pioneering University of Liverpool research team have published a study that identifies the mechanism…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool developed blueprint for controlling the packing of porous molecules into pre-designed structures

LIVERPOOL, 24-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a blueprint for controlling the packing of porous…

7 years ago

University of Liverpool research reveals challenges in introducing new devices and diagnostics into health services

LIVERPOOL, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A researcher from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, has published a…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool’s Professor Anthony Hollander presented Regenerative Medicine evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee

LIVERPOOL, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Anthony Hollander, from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Integrative Biology, has presented evidence to the…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool’s Professor Matthew Rosseinsky awarded European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant

LIVERPOOL, 20-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Matthew Rosseinsky from the Department of Chemistry has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool’s Professor Michael Brada recipient of lifetime achievement award by the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)

LIVERPOOL, 20-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Michael Brada from the University’s Institute of Translational Medicine has been given a prestigious life…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool launched new app to explore the history of its iconic redbrick Victoria Building

LIVERPOOL, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new app has been launched to explore the history of the University of Liverpool’s iconic redbrick Victoria…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool published new guideline for diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in adults

LIVERPOOL, 25-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Liverpool have published a new guideline for the diagnosis and…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool Professor of International Maternal Health Andrew Weeks awarded £850,000 for life saving device for women in childbirth

LIVERPOOL, 26-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor of International Maternal Health, Andrew Weeks from the Institute of Translational Medicine has been awarded £850,000…

8 years ago

University of Liverpool: Researchers improved the understanding of the processes that can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes

LIVERPOOL, 12-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Liverpool, working with colleagues from Oxford and international partners, have improved…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool: International scientists made the first porous liquids which could create new industrial applications

LIVERPOOL, 12-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool and Queen’s University Belfast, as part of an international team, have…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool partners with computing innovation centre Hartree

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a partnership with computing innovation centre, Hartree, to continue to…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientists show how E.coli bacteria resist stomach acid so they can infect people more easily

LIVERPOOL, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have shown that a virus which turns E.coli bacteria…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool: new global initiative to advance the development of a vaccine for river blindness launched

LIVERPOOL, 18-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Liverpool, together with UK and international partners, have launched a new global…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientists characterised a genetic mutation that can increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Alzheimer’s disease

LIVERPOOL, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have, for the first time, characterised a genetic mutation…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientists to decode DNA modifications in the wheat genome to understand its impact on crop variation

LIVERPOOL, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool are working to decode DNA modifications, known as ‘epigenetic marks’,…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientists: Dreadnoughtus dinosaur was not as large during its lifetime as previously thought

LIVERPOOL, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have shown that the most complete giant sauropod dinosaur skeleton,…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool: Dr Josie Billington awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy (HEA)

LIVERPOOL, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Josie Billington, from the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientist’s company awarded £2 million to develop stem cell technologies for treatment of damaged fibrous tissues in the knee

A company, founded by University of Liverpool scientist, Professor Anthony Hollander, has been awarded £2 million to develop stem cell…

9 years ago

Jeanette Winterson and University of Liverpool’s Professor Janet Beer to launch new research group focused on understanding mental health

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Novelist and broadcaster, Jeanette Winterson, will join the University of Liverpool’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janet Beer,…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool researchers: Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young criminals were significantly lower than today

LIVERPOOL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recidivism rates amongst Victorian young offenders were significantly lower than today, revealing the value of…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool: Uruguayan artist Brian Mackern’s creations will be disseminated on social media throughout April part of Latin American Cyberculture Project

LIVERPOOL, 8-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Images created by Uruguayan artist, Brian Mackern, during a residency in Liverpool will be disseminated…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool researcher, Dr Eleanor Longden nominated for her academic and media work at the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Heroes Awards

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Universityof Liverpool researcher, Dr Eleanor Longden, attended the Deputy Prime Minister’s Mental Health Heroes Awards which recognise…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool: New training facility opens at Daresbury Laboratory giving hands-on experience to trainee medical physicists

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new training facility has opened at Daresbury Laboratory, aimed at giving University of Liverpool trainee medical…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool lecturer raised more than £5,000 for research project run at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

LIVERPOOL, 11-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Jonathan Hogg, senior lecturer in the History Department, has raised more than £5,000 for…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool researchers use latest technologies to identify the genes responsible for glaucoma

LIVERPOOL, 16-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the University of Liverpool are using the latest technologies to identify the genes…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool scientists found that outbreaks of plague in Madagascar are linked to naturally occurring climate event in the tropical Pacific

LIVERPOOL, 20-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that outbreaks of plague in Madagascar are…

9 years ago

University of Liverpool launched new course “Understanding Northern Ireland” at its campus in London

LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University’s has launched a new course, Understanding Northern Ireland, at its campus in London. The…

10 years ago

University of Liverpool study recommends investing in dog owner education and facilities to target physical inactivity and obesity

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as…

10 years ago

Universities of Liverpool and Manchester in partnership with Chester Zoo carried out first comprehensive study of captive black rhino reproduction in Europe

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first comprehensive study of captive black rhino reproduction in Europe highlights how hormone analysis could improve…

10 years ago

University of Liverpool research demonstrates the effectiveness of fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes…

10 years ago

University of Liverpool lecturer Christine Ball wins LawWorks Pro Bono Award for Hillsborough inquest work

LIVERPOOL, 21-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A lecturer who put together and supervised a team of students to assist lawyers at the…

10 years ago

Trinity College Dublin and University of Liverpool partner to facilitate student mobility programmes between both universities and with University of Liverpool’s partner institution in China

DUBLIN, 11-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Dublin and the University of Liverpool, have agreed a strategic partnership that will facilitate student…

10 years ago

University of Liverpool awarded £2M to build DNA synthesis facility

The new laboratory will utilise expertise that already exists in the University’s Centre for Genomic Research and Institute of Integrative…

10 years ago