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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 […]
Researchers awarded £250k PoC funding to develop next-generation drug detection technology
6 November
University of Liverpool researchers look set to transform how authorities detect and respond to emerging drug threats thanks to a new project supported by a £250,000 grant from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Proof of Concept Awards scheme. The project, Advanced Detection of Opioids and Emerging Illicit Drugs, aims to develop a cutting-edge analytical […]
Liverpool researchers awarded £2.9M to optimise NHS health data use
University of Liverpool researchers have been awarded circa £2.9 million in funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for a project that will transform the way NHS data is used for research.
New research shows the long-term health gains of preventive health policy
4 November
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with The Health Foundation, have analysed anonymised health data from 1.5 million people in England to understand how changes in everyday health behaviours – such as diet, exercise, and smoking – could influence the nation’s long-term health. Their modelling shows that improving these behaviours could significantly reduce […]
Partnership with CyanoCapture Ltd to develop bionanotechnology for targeted drug delivery
30 October
The University of Liverpool rand CyanoCapture Ltd are joining forces to develop the next generation of carboxysome-based targeted drug delivery systems, exploiting unique traits found in fast-growing cyanobacteria. Through a 12-month research partnership and tech transfer plan, they will bring together CyanoCapture’s proprietary genetic engineering tools, scalable cyanobacteria strains and peptide expression technology with breakthrough […]
Celebrating success in academic development
28 October
We are proud to celebrate the hard work and achievement of our latest cohorts of participants who have successfully completed their Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), Postgraduate Diploma Academic Practice (PGDAP) and their Master of Arts Academic Practice (MA AP). With a commitment to learn and achieve, each of our participants has reached a […]
£4.56M Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate natural human resistance to Salmonella
27 October
The University of Liverpool’s Professor Jay Hinton and an international team have been awarded a £4,555,647 Wellcome Discovery funding to lead a five-year research programme exploring how some healthy humans are naturally protected from being infected by Salmonella Typhimurium.
New study reveals the hidden burden of MS on quality of life
A major UK-wide study led by researchers based in Liverpool has revealed the profound impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on health-related quality of life, with findings that could reshape how services and resources are allocated for people living with the condition. Published in Value in Health, the research draws on data from 5,509 people with […]
University’s leadership in AI showcased at regional summit
24 October
The Liverpool City Region’s annual International AI Summit took place this week, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and businesses to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, education, and society. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2025 Summit attracted more than 900 delegates to the ACC Liverpool to enjoy a series […]
University of Liverpool Research Fellowships open for applications for 2025-2026
The University of Liverpool’s prestigious five-year Fellowships are inviting applications from early career researchers with innovative AI-focused research ideas that address one of the University’s five research frontiers.
Chemistry PhD student creates AI art for River of Light festival
A University of Liverpool PhD student is bringing her expertise in robotics and coding to this year’s River of Light festival.
Heseltine Institute Annual Lecture celebrates significance of football for Liverpool and its future
22 October
The deep ties between football and the city of Liverpool were in the spotlight at this year’s Heseltine Institute Annual Lecture, held at the newly refurbished Victoria Gallery & Museum.
The Tung Auditorium welcomes new community music partners
The University of Liverpool is delighted to announce its new community Affiliate Organisations at The Tung Auditorium for 2025–2027: Early Music as Education (EMAE) and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats. Following an open call to music organisations across Merseyside, both groups impressed the selection panel with their creativity, community spirit, and passion for making […]
Archaeology researcher wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
21 October
Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera, Lecturer & Derby Fellow in Historical Legacies of Empire, based in the University’s Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for Archaeology. These highly competitive awards, worth £100,000, are for researchers at an early stage of their careers whose work has had international impact and […]
University celebrates Liverpool’s shortlisting for European Capital of Innovation 2026
17 October
Liverpool has been announced as one of three finalist cities for the European Capital of Innovation 2026, with the University of Liverpool a cornerstone of the city’s successful bid. Upon announcing the finalists, the European Innovation Council noted that Liverpool has ‘driven significant urban transformation through its commitment to cultural regeneration and technological advancement. It […]