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Depression can cause period pain, new study suggests
27 November
In a new study published in Briefings in Bioinformatics, researchers from China and the UK have found that depression can increase the chances of a person experiencing menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea).
Liverpool City Region HDD project trials Open RAN technology at Comic Con event
26 November
The Liverpool City Region High Demand Density (Liverpool City Region HDD) project has conducted its second trial of new Open RAN HDD private network at the Comic Con event which took place at the ACC Liverpool campus last weekend. The Liverpool LCR HDD project Supported by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the […]
UK maritime experts gather to discuss Net Zero
The Liverpool Institute for Sustainable Coasts and Oceans (LISCO) hosted an event for UK maritime experts to explore the natural and societal impact of climate change, and discuss ways to decarbonise the maritime sector. LISCO is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and the National Oceanography Centre (NC) and researchers […]
£2.1M to enhance environmental sciences doctoral training in Liverpool
The University of Liverpool has been awarded £2.1M as part of £6.9M funding awarded by UKRI’s BBSRC-NERC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) to expand the Addressing the Challenges of Changing Environments (ACCE) doctoral training partnership. The Partnership provides doctoral training in the environmental sciences and related disciplines, undertaking cutting edge research and tackling environmental science questions […]
Study evaluates impact of mandatory calorie labelling in England’s out-of-home food sector
25 November
A new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool gives insights into the impact of mandatory calorie labelling in England’s out-of-home food sector, implemented in April 2022. The research team, which also included colleagues from the University of Cambridge, University of Exeter and Liverpool John Moores University, found that while the policy has […]
University of Georgia visit to boost partnerships with HSS
A delegation from the University of Georgia visited the University marking a further step in the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions. The visit provided an opportunity to further cement a shared commitment to expand research partnerships. Professor Fiona Beveridge, Exectuive Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, welcomed the delegation to […]
University showcases AI leadership at Liverpool’s Pioneering International Summit
22 November
This week, the University of Liverpool played a leading role in the Liverpool City Region’s first International AI Summit, demonstrating the region’s world-class artificial intelligence (AI) expertise, fostering partnerships, and sharing an inspiring vision for the future of AI in the UK. The University is a proud partner of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority […]
Unique project advancing live music mapping technology spearheaded by University of Liverpool
Academics from across the University of Liverpool have secured a substantial UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Catalyst grant for a new groundbreaking project which will benefit the UK music sector. Dr Mathew Flynn in the Department of Music, in collaboration with Professor Alex Singleton from the Geographic Data Service and Dr Yang Zhang […]
Using artificial intelligence to treat infections more accurately
21 November
New research from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) at the University of Liverpool has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and help to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and no longer respond to treatments that were […]
Future of healthcare in the spotlight at Vice-Chancellor’s annual conference
20 November
Leaders from higher education, healthcare, public and private sectors gathered at The Spine in Liverpool this week (18 November 2024) for the University of Liverpool’s annual Vice-Chancellor’s Conference. With a focus on The Future of Healthcare, the 2024 conference featured a keynote talk from Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham. Lord Darzi’s Independent investigation of […]
Driving innovation into business through Innovate UK’s ICURe Programme
The ICURe SenseAI Team (left to right): Dan Somers, CEO, SenseAI; Charlotte Relf, Senior Enterprise Business Manager, University of Liverpool Enterprise Team; Dr Danny Nicholls, Business Development Lead, Sense AI and Professor Nigel Browning, Co-founder and CSO, SenseAI. The University of Liverpool has been a proud partner of North by Northwest (NxNW), a consortium of […]
Liverpool partners in £4.9M project to turbocharge NW cyber ambitions
The University of Liverpool is a partner in a major new project that will boost the potential of the North West cyber sector to keep the UK at the forefront of cutting-edge cyber security. The £4.9 million CyberFocus project combines the strength and expertise of seven universities across the North West and aims to deliver […]
£2.5M ‘cluster’ towards a more sustainable Maritime Industry
The University of Liverpool is partnering with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) on the Maritime and Last Mile Net Zero project which aims to fast-track research and innovation to support a more sustainable maritime sector. The University, LJMU and industry will work more closely with local government to apply emerging solutions, such as alternative fuels, […]
University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers
In partnership with the University of Manchester, the University of Liverpool has been awarded a major new Doctoral Landscape Award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to fund PhD training in the biosciences. The NorthWest Doctoral Programme in Biosciences (NWD) unites the strengths of the two Universities to train a diverse community […]
Liverpool – Georgia research team join forces to develop sustainable bioplastics
18 November
A collaboration between researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Georgia (UGA) aims to develop sustainable bioplastics. Supported by the UKRI Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), the `Sustainable Bioplastics Prepared by Ultrasonic Treatment with Low CO2 Footprint’ project looks to revolutionise the production of […]
The Princess Royal helps celebrate 25 years of the Liverpool Drug Interactions digital tool
14 November
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal helped mark the 25th anniversary of the world-leading Liverpool Drug Interactions digital tool. Attending this year’s HIV Drug Therapy conference in Glasgow, The Princess Royal was there to help celebrate the long-term work and achievements of the University of Liverpool’s Professors David Back, and Saye Khoo. During Her Royal […]
Engineer awarded prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship
13 November
Dr Katrina Skerratt-Love joins the University’s School of Engineering as the recipient of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship (CDF), a new programme aimed at developing underrepresentation in UK STEM academia. Dr Skerratt-Love is one of eight researchers selected in the first cohort of the scheme which provides recipients with the funding and mentorship necessary […]
Climate health expert contributes to new Radio 4 drama
12 November
A new drama to be broadcast today on Radio 4 draws on the expertise and insights of University of Liverpool Professor of Climate Impacts, Andy Morse. The Mosquito is a new satire from award winning writer Anita Sullivan. Set at a fictional COP (Conference of the Parties) in Paris, the drama centres around a talking […]
New study explores nuclear structure of fermium and nobelium isotopes using laser spectroscopy
11 November
Figure 1: The Radiation Detected Resonance Ionisation Spectroscopy setup, located downstream of the UNILAC accelerator, rotating target wheel and velocity filter, SHIP. University of Liverpool researchers are part of an international research collaboration that has shed light on what happens at the extremes of neutron and proton numbers, in search of where the periodic table […]
Becoming an Expert: One Health community engagement in Somalia
8 November
Farah Isse Mumin is a PhD student at the University of Liverpool and a research fellow at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Ethiopia. As a veterinarian from Somalia, I am deeply interested in enhancing the health and livelihoods of pastoral communities through One Health approaches, which recognize the interconnectedness of human, animal, and […]