University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Pint of Science festival, taking place from 19-21 May 2025 in Liverpool. Featuring 33 academics from the University of Liverpool, the festival will bring science to the city’s pubs … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Mumtaz Patel has been elected the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), making her the first woman of Indian descent to hold this esteemed position. Dr. Patel, a consultant nephrologist and educator at the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A new study reveals that since 2015, the UK government has awarded over £3.77 billion in contracts to private companies managing border security and small boat crossings in the English Channel. While much focus is placed on illegal … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →