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Prestigious prize for Liverpool-led database unlocking hidden 18th century library culture
1 April
An international research team led by researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Department of History has been awarded the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Digital Resources Prize for 2026 for the newly published Eighteenth-Century Libraries Online (ECLO) database. ECLO is the result of a five-year project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) […]
Did the COVID-19 pandemic nudge young people in the UK towards extremism?
31 March
Dr Anne-Marie Martindale is an Honorary Research Fellow and Professor Gabe Mythen is Professor of Criminology, both in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. The authors draw on recent research and the UK Covid Inquiry to highlight their contribution to the forthcoming Routledge International Handbook on Social Exclusion and Radicalisation. As the UK […]
Becoming an expert: The future of money in a disruptive technological world
30 March
Ammar Zafar is a PhD researcher at the University of Liverpool’s School of Law and Social Justice. My work examines the governance and legal foundations of digital money, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and emerging financial technologies. Drawing on an interdisciplinary background in law, economics, and science & technology, my research investigates how innovative […]
MusicFutures launches groundbreaking IP Clinic and Lab to support music innovators in Liverpool City Region
27 March
Today (27 March 2026) marks the launch of the first session of the MusicFutures IP Clinic and Lab, a new initiative that has been established to empower musicians, producers, and music-tech innovators with accessible, expert guidance on intellectual property (IP), contracts and business strategies. Located in MusicFutures HQ at the ACC Liverpool (soon to be […]
Liverpool City Region’s maritime strengths showcased at University-hosted Summit
26 March
The University of Liverpool played a key role in supporting the Navigating Maritime Innovation (NMI) project, hosting Mersey Maritime’s second Innovation Summit to showcase its findings and highlight regional opportunities in the maritime sector. The event brought together leaders from industry, academia, and regional organisations, and also marked the launch of the new which outlines […]
Evidence of earliest dogs discovered on University of Liverpool excavation sites in Türkiye
25 March
Evidence of some of the earliest dogs has been identified at two University of Liverpool/British Institute at Ankara archaeological excavation projects in central Anatolia, Türkiye.
Liverpool continues to rise in QS Subject Rankings 2026
The University continues to strengthen its position as a leading global institution with multiple subjects rising in the latest QS subject rankings.
Earth day photography competition now open
24 March
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, our Sustainability Team, in partnership with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), is inviting students to take part in a photography competition exploring our changing planet and the stories behind climate action. Earth Day 2026 is centred on the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting the collective power we all have […]
Seabirds could inspire new generation of GPS-free navigation technology
23 March
The future of autonomous travel – from driverless cars to planetary rovers – may lie in decoding the secrets of how seabirds navigate. A cross-disciplinary team from the Universities of Liverpool and York is developing novel technology that captures the world through a bird’s-eye view, paving the way for the possibility of navigation systems that […]
Celebrating fellowship success
Following our recent Board of Studies, the Academy would like to offer warm congratulations to everyone who has successfully completed Stage 2 Cohort 1 of the Foundations in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (FLTHE) programme and gained Associate Fellowship of Advance HE. 34 participants from across the university took part in the six-week experiential […]
UK study finds no added benefit of surfactant treatment for babies with severe bronchiolitis
21 March
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers no benefit for infants on life support with severe bronchiolitis — a seasonal viral illness that hospitalises thousands of babies each year.
New Estonian – British project to respond to hybrid threats and disinformation
20 March
A new collaborative initiative between Estonia and the United Kingdom will develop an innovative wargaming framework aimed at improving how institutions respond to hybrid threats and disinformation. The nine-month project is funded by the UKRI NetworkPlus for Analytical Behavioural Science in Security and Defence (NABS+). It is led by the University of Liverpool in partnership […]
Liverpool students help uncover critical evidence in nuclear veterans’ fight for justice
University of Liverpool students have played an important role in uncovering crucial new evidence that could transform the long-running fight for justice for Britain’s nuclear test veterans, through a rare opportunity to work directly with previously top-secret files.
Liverpool epidemiologist joins House of Lords inquiry on declining childhood vaccination uptake
19 March
The University of Liverpool’s Dr Dan Hungerford gave evidence at a House of Lords Childhood Vaccinations Committee this week (16 March 2026).
New online MSc in Maternal and Fetal Medicine launched
18 March
The University of Liverpool has launched a new MSc in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, offering practising doctors, advanced specialist midwives and sonographers the opportunity to deepen their expertise in the care of complex pregnancies.
University of Liverpool and IIT Delhi to explore collaboration
The University and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have signed an MoU to explore academic collaboration and strengthen research partnerships.
Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest
11 March
People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis. A report from the Northern Head and Neck […]
Prosper Cohort 2026 officially underway
9 March
We have welcomed the launch of Prosper Cohort 2026, marking the start of a six‑month career development journey for 30 postdoctoral researchers. The induction session, held on 10 February 2026, set the tone for the programme designed to build community, strengthen confidence and expand career horizons. During the session, participants explored potential barriers to engagement, […]
Postcard: A voyage through the Països Catalans
Current MRes Catalan Studies student Lucy Taylor, who also studied BA French and Hispanic Studies, writes of her time spent in Catalonia, as Catalan Studies at the University of Liverpool marks a 100-year milestone: The first day I arrived in Girona it was raining; not the kind of rain I am used to as a […]
Have your say on Paddington Village South plans
A public consultation has launched today to gather views on the next phase of development at Paddington Village South – a government-backed regeneration project on land next to Grove Street. The project marks the next step in the flagship Knowledge Quarter development and a masterplan has been developed to showcase the proposals and set out […]