University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, examines the ageing process in dogs, identifying 12.5 years as the average age when veterinarians consider them senior, though this varies by breed. Smaller breeds like Jack Russell Terriers … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool City Region has been awarded £6.75 million to establish itself as a UKRI Creative Cluster for the music sector through the MusicFutures initiative. Led by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, the five-year … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers from China and the UK has identified a link between depression and menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), suggesting depression may cause rather than result from period pain. Using Mendelian randomisation, the team analyzed genetic data from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified a new mechanism in Alzheimer’s disease involving the interaction between Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) and talin, a synaptic scaffold protein. This study reveals that disruptions in this mechanical signaling pathway … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has launched the Health Tech Business Incubation Centre (Health BIC) at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, backed by £1.8 million from the Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme. Designed to support health and life sciences … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured a £299,996 AHRC Catalyst grant for the Live Music Mapping Project 2.0, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize live music data collection and analysis using machine learning. Launching in January 2025, the two-year … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of York, led by Professor Mark Hodson, are launching a two-year study to examine how climate change and increasing flooding in the UK are affecting earthworm populations. Earthworms play a vital role in maintaining … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the first 36 projects to receive funding under its new cross-research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme, distributing £32.4 million. These interdisciplinary projects address a variety of global challenges, including cancer … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →