University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the UK Shipping Concierge, organized the Maritime Breakfast Exchange at the British Consulate in Hong Kong, providing a platform for maritime leaders from Hong Kong and the UK to discuss collaborative … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured £1.3m in funding to support the UK Government’s Fleming Fund Fellowship Programme, aimed at addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in partner countries. Led by Professor Alison Holmes, the program will provide mentorship and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has joined forces with government stakeholders in Kenya to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the adverse health effects of household air pollution (HAP). Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the TABLE-HAP program … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) St Chads Health Centre in Kirkby collaborates with final year law students from the University of Liverpool to offer free ‘work and welfare’ advice sessions to local residents. These sessions, held twice weekly, provide guidance on welfare benefits, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unitaid has allocated over £6 million in new funding to the University of Liverpool-led LONGEVITY project, aimed at enhancing long-acting therapeutics for tuberculosis, malaria, and hepatitis C. Started in 2020, the project has achieved preclinical milestones for long-acting … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) On the occasion of the two-year anniversary of their international partnership, the University of Liverpool and Sumy State University are hosting a Twinning Showcase and academic networking event. Coordinated by Cormack Consultancy Group and supported by various organizations … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) has secured a substantial £4.9 million investment from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) to drive healthcare improvements via data science. Through the ‘Data-Action Accelerator’ project, CHIL aims to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Centre for the Study of International Slavery (CSIS) has partnered with the Church of England to delve into the Anglican church’s involvement in the institution of slavery. Led by Dr. Leona Vaughn and the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) At the Victoria Gallery and Museum, the Department of Geography and Planning launched a new book titled “Planning in a Failing State: Reforming Spatial Government in England,” co-edited by Dr. Olivier Sykes. The book critically analyzes England’s planning … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In early 2024, Europe’s medical and research communities announced major breakthroughs in cancer care, highlighting new treatments like AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan for lung and breast cancer, and AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso for EGFR-mutated lung cancer. Diagnostic advancements … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A recent comprehensive review published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe offers insights into the risk factors and management strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder affecting millions globally. Conducted by researchers from the University … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) As World Cancer Day approaches, the University of Liverpool has appointed Professor Tim Maughan as the Chair of Oncology to address the growing cancer incidence in the Liverpool City Region. With a focus on improving outcomes through immunotherapy … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A report by the Child of the North initiative, led by the N8 Research Partnership and former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, has unveiled a crisis in autism assessments for children, with many … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) New research conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and the University of Liverpool, reveals that … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s VISION group, focusing on visual impairment in acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, has received £569,000 in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Led by Professor Fiona Rowe, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool, along with three other UK universities supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has officially become part of the Matter-wave Atomic Gradiometer Interferometric Sensor (MAGIS-100) experiment, led by the U.S. Department of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool Law School is hosting an event to advocate for addressing the recommendations of a research report aimed at improving the protection of workers facing food insecurity. The report, developed in collaboration with Feeding Liverpool, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Edward Emmott, a researcher at the University of Liverpool, has received the prestigious Wellcome Trust Career Development Award, a highly competitive fellowship. This funding will support Dr. Emmott’s crucial research efforts aimed at gaining a deeper understanding … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A study led by the University of Liverpool is urging the implementation of a national database to track drug-related medical incidents at UK music festivals. The lack of standardized reporting processes and data accessibility has made it challenging … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has officially signed the Liverpool Arts and Culture Race Equality Manifesto, an initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and equality within the arts and culture sector in the Liverpool City Region. The manifesto, developed by … Read the full press release →