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A long-exposure photo of a mosquito – the main vector of malaria – in flight

Early humans avoided malaria, shaping distribution of populations

24 April

A new study suggests that for the last 74,000 years, malaria shaped where early humans could live in Africa—fragmenting populations and influencing patterns of genetic exchange long before recorded history. Increasing evidence suggests that our species emerged through interactions between populations living in different parts of Africa, rather than from a single birthplace. Until now, […]

Atomic-level snapshots reveal how a key copper enzyme powers nature’s chemistry

23 April

Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Japan, and Argentina have captured atomic‑resolution images of an important copper-containing enzyme using advanced X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology at SACLA in Japan.

Sir Brian Leveson to speak on government criminal courts review featuring Liverpool expertise


A University of Liverpool expert in the development of artificial intelligence for the legal sector, Professor Katie Atkinson has contributed her expertise to Part 2 of the recent Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, which will be discussed in an upcoming talk at the University. The review, led by honorary graduate Sir Brian Leveson, was […]

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Becoming an Expert: Improving responses to child criminal exploitation

21 April

Shelley Cathers is a final year PhD student in the Department of Psychology in the Institute of Population Health. Her PhD is funded by the Duncan Norman Research Scholarship. My journey to a PhD I joined the University of Liverpool in 2020 to complete the MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology course. My MSc dissertation involved […]

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Liverpool humanities research in spotlight at Saatchi Gallery

17 April

Artwork informed by University of Liverpool humanities and environmental sciences research will be on show at London’s Saatchi Gallery this summer, as part of the major exhibition ‘The Sun and The Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial’.

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University launches joint seed fund with IISc Bengaluru

16 April

The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have announced the a joint seed fund to catalyse research and innovation collaborations aimed at addressing global challenges.

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NIHR Global Health Research Professorships for Liverpool researchers

15 April

The University of Liverpool’s Professor Catriona Waitt and Professor Khuzwayo Chidiwa Jere have been awarded prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Professorships. Funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the NIHR Global Health Research Professorship scheme supports outstanding researchers to lead ambitious programmes of applied health research […]

Obituary: Tracy Carroll

14 April

Words by Professor Rob Stokes: It is with great sadness that we report the death of Tracy Carroll who passed away on March 19 2026. Tracy moved to Liverpool from Dundee in 2002 with her partner, Girvan Burnside from the Department of Health Data Science, and spent 20 years at the University of Liverpool, working first […]

Empowering our leaders: second cohort of Management Accelerator Programme now launched

9 April

The future of leadership at our organisation is looking brighter than ever as we officially welcome the second cohort of the Management Accelerator Programme. This milestone marks a significant step in our commitment to professional development, with more than 100 colleagues across both cohorts now enrolled. These individuals are not just advancing their own careers; […]

Liverpool scientists uncover how surface chemistry impacts the performance of malaria nets


Insecticide-treated bed nets remain one of the most effective tools in malaria prevention, acting both as a physical barrier and as an insecticidal surface that kills or disables mosquitoes before they can transmit disease. New research by a multidisciplinary research team from the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) uses […]

Pictured receiving their award at the Political Studies Association annual conference at Oxford University are (rear) Professor Tonge and Dr Haughey, along with (front) Professor Katy Hayward (QUB) and Dr Paul Mitchell (LSE).

Political Studies Association prizes for Liverpool researchers

2 April

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has won the Political Studies Association’s Pippa Norris Prize for its ‘Outstanding contribution to advancing knowledge in political studies’.

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Inequalities in childhood pneumococcal vaccine uptake persist in England despite schedule change


The inequalities gap in uptake rates of pneumococcal vaccine for vulnerable groups is widening and simplifying the vaccine schedule has not reduced this, researchers from the University of Liverpool have found.

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) […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Image: Artistic reconstruction of Pınarbaşı c. 15,800 years ago based on evidence from archaeological excavations by University of Liverpool. This shows dogs, the burial of pups, the local wetland landscape, but also our evidence for personal ornamentation, various foods including fish also consumed by the dogs, inferred basketry and ritual practices. Illustration by Kathryn Killacke.

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 […]