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Institute of Irish Studies welcomes Sir Simon Schama for sixth annual Seamus Heaney lecture
25 November
Renowned broadcaster and historian Professor Sir Simon Schama visited the University of Liverpool to deliver the 2025 Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture earlier this month (November 2025).
University partnership with Sizewell C continues to strengthen
24 November
Last year, the University of Liverpool and Sizewell C signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to boost sustainability, skills development, and economic growth across the region. Since then, the partnership has continued to grow, with University colleagues joining Sizewell C to celebrate the launch of its new Manchester office. Sizewell C’s new […]
Heritage Institute to host triple book launch celebrating global cultural stories
On 1 December, the Heritage Institute will be celebrating the release of three new books at a special event in the Leggate Theatre, at the University’s Victoria Gallery and Museum.
Becoming an Expert: Judging corruption in Indonesia
Muhammad Ikram Nur Fuady, also known as Ikram, is a PhD researcher student in the School of Law and Social Justice, sponsored by Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education. He focuses on the intersection between the judiciary and corruption, particularly in the Indonesian context. Before pursuing doctoral studies, he was a lecturer in criminal law in […]
New tool helps predict which brain tumours will require treatment
20 November
A new study has shown that a clinical tool developed by the University of Liverpool and The Walton Centre can accurately predict whether the most common type of brain tumour will grow or cause symptoms, helping doctors and patients make better-informed decisions about care. Meningiomas, which account for around 3,500 new cases in the UK […]
University of Liverpool Enterprise report – new alliances, greater impact
The University of Liverpool’s Enterprise Team has released its 2024-2025 Annual Report, marking another year of growth in the transfer of technology arising from its innovative research. This year’s report highlights strong progress driven by new partnerships and increased investment in initiatives that strengthen the University’s entrepreneurial culture. It showcases key activities supporting the Liverpool 2031 vision, features […]
Postcard: Celebrating our Fleming Fund Fellows
19 November
Dr Derek Cocker, mentor for the Fleming Fund Fellowship and Senior Lecturer at the David Price Evans Research Group, recently joined colleagues on visits to Sierra Leone and Nigeria to meet Fellows as they approach the end of their Fellowship journey. I recently had the privilege of travelling with colleagues from the University to meet […]
New £14M partnership project to create a Sustainable Future Factory
The University of Liverpool is a key partner in a £14 million initiative to develop a sustainable, next-generation manufacturing facility, using robotics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven technologies. Led by AstraZeneca and supported by a consortium of leading pharmaceutical companies, SMEs, and academic institutions, the Sustainable Future Factory project aims to embed sustainability at […]
Development coaching for professional services colleagues
Are you looking to take the next step in your career, build confidence, or explore new opportunities? Development coaching could be the support you need. Professional Services Development Coaches are here to help colleagues at every stage of their journey. Coaching is a personalised way to reflect, plan, and take action towards your career goals. […]
Location of University’s new Bengaluru campus announced ahead of 2026 opening
The University of Liverpool has announced the location of its new Bengaluru campus as Alembic City, one of the city’s most vibrant developments for education, research and innovation.
University unveils plans to establish UK’s flagship AI-driven materials discovery centre
18 November
The University launches AIM-HI, a £100M initiative to position Liverpool as a global leader in AI-driven materials research, development, and innovation.
A call out to our University community: ‘Front of house’ helpers for December graduation
17 November
Winter graduation ceremonies are fast approaching and we’re looking forward to helping our students celebrate their achievements with their family and friends. To ensure the ceremonies run smoothly, and students and visitors have the best day possible, we rely on the support of colleagues from across the institution to come along and help during graduation. […]
Liverpool-developed monitor now operational in the Large Hadron Collider
A novel beam diagnostic instrument developed by researchers in the University of Liverpool’s QUASAR Group has been approved for use in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. The new device, known as the Beam Gas Curtain (BGC) monitor, addresses one of the toughest challenges in modern accelerator physics: measuring the […]
Counter-terrorism commission calls for overhaul
13 November
A University of Liverpool researcher has made important contributions to a report launched this week (11 November 2025) from the Independent Commission on Counter Terrorism.
New blueprint for nature’s carbon-capturing nanomachines revealed
10 November
The University of Liverpool and Newcastle researchers have uncovered how bacterial organelles assemble, opening new routes for bioengineering and climate innovation. The collaborative team has unveiled the most detailed picture yet of how bacteria construct microscopic compartments known as carboxysomes – natural nanomachines that play a vital role in capturing and converting carbon dioxide (CO₂). […]
Collective Leadership at Liverpool: applications open
Building on the success of the two previous cohorts of the Collective Leadership at Liverpool programme, and the excellent feedback from participants, we are now recruiting a third cohort of leaders. This programme provides a collaborative learning experience that challenges leaders to think and act in new ways, working with a diverse range of colleagues […]
Liverpool scientist contributes to UNESCO report warning of unprecedented glacier loss
The University of Liverpool has contributed to a major new international publication, coordinated by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, which reveals how British-led research is helping the world understand, and respond to, one of the most visible frontlines of climate change. The launch of the publication, Glaciers and Ice Sheets in a Warming World: […]
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds an in-depth evidence review published by The BMJ today (10 November 2025), in direct response to recent announcements around the safety of using paracetamol in pregnancy.
University of Liverpool and University College Dublin announce research collaboration plans
7 November
The University of Liverpool and University College Dublin (UCD) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration between the two institutions, at a ceremony at Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy.
New report sheds light on how UN SDG 11 is shaping urban planning systems across the globe
The global planning community must move “from awareness to action” if the UN’s goal of sustainable and inclusive urban development is to be achieved by 2030, authors of a new report have warned. The report, from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Geography & Planning and built environment consultancy Arup, found widespread awareness among the […]