University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures have teamed up to launch the Sustainable Futures Accelerator, a two-month programme supporting four innovative climate tech spinouts. Designed to refine business models and connect founders with investors and industry leaders, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool spin-out company, Ocuwell Ltd, is leading an ambitious UK-South Korea collaboration to advance personalised treatment for common corneal conditions like myopia and astigmatism, which affect over 30% of the global population. Supported by £1.4 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The EU-funded DORIAN GRAY project, with the University of Liverpool as a key scientific partner, is set to explore the link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Despite one in three CVD patients experiencing MCI, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading two critical projects focused on decarbonising healthcare. The Greener Trials project, led by Professor Paula Williamson, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trials through an open science approach, collaborating with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is set to launch its new Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (ICSR) this month, aligning with the university’s Sustainability Week. The ICSR, established in 2024, will support collaborative, interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A new exhibition at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum explores the brilliance of J.M.W. Turner and his contemporaries, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth in 2025. The exhibition, “J.M.W. Turner & His Contemporaries: … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has uncovered strong evidence that organic molecules, including collagen, can be preserved in Mesozoic fossils, challenging previous assumptions. Using advanced mass spectrometry and other techniques, the research team identified collagen in the hip bone … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Rob Burley, an acclaimed TV producer and author, has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow at the University of Liverpool’s Department of Politics. Known for his role in political television, Burley’s 2023 book Why Is This Lying Bastard … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Good Writing, Gender and ‘the Gap’ project, a collaborative study by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, challenges the assumption that girls outperform boys in primary school writing. Analyzing the writing of over 120 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A prototype of the Liverpool Diagnostic Infrared Wand (LDIR Wand), developed by the University of Liverpool in collaboration with the Liverpool Head and Neck Cancer Centre, has shown promising results in diagnosing oral cancer. The device uses a … Read the full press release →