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£10m funding earmarked for University’s Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone
20 January
Nearly £10m is set to be invested in the University of Liverpool’s new Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone (CHI-Zone) that would drive investment and job creation, while tackling health inequalities in the Liverpool City Region. The data and AI-driven CHI-Zone would aim to cement the city region’s international reputation as a go-to place for investment in […]
University of Liverpool and Iraq’s Higher Committee for Education Development lay plans for collaboration
17 January
Professor Hamid Khalaf Ahmed, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq and Executive Director of the Higher Committee for Education Development In Iraq (HCEDI) and the University of Liverpool’s Professor Tariq Ali have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Liverpool and HCEDI. The MoU will facilitate collaboration between the University of […]
Sustainable carbon nanomaterial Gii set to transform energy storage in Internet-of-Things devices
15 January
University of Liverpool researchers have developed a groundbreaking energy storage material using sustainable carbon nanomaterial, Gii. This innovation could enable smaller, more efficient energy storage capabilities in ‘Internet-of-Things’ (IoT) devices. In a paper published in Batteries & Supercaps, researchers from the University’s Department of Chemistry combined Gii with iron oxyhydroxide (FeOOH) through a process called […]
New oral cancer detection prototype shows promising results in preliminary tests
13 January
A prototype of a new oral cancer diagnosis device has demonstrated promising results during preliminary tests on histopathology specimens.
Athena Swan Gold Award for Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
10 January
The University of Liverpool’s Institute for Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) has been conferred an Athena Swan Gold award – making it one of just six Universities or Research Institutes in the country to currently hold the Gold rating. A Gold award recognises significant and sustained progression and achievement in promoting gender equality, a well-established record of […]
PCT blood test does not lower antibiotic treatment duration for hospitalised children, study shows
8 January
A groundbreaking UK study led by the University of Liverpool has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous analysis, the study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), found that using the PCT […]
New phase of North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership inducts its first students
The University of Liverpool-led North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) inducted its first cohort of PhD students since becoming the largest Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded DTP in the UK. Students from across five institutions came together in the Stanley Theatre to hear about the opportunities and expectations of their funding, as well […]
Obituary: Emeritus Professor Alan McCarthy
7 January
The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Emeritus Professor Alan McCarthy. Alan was a Professor of Microbiology of the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences at the University of Liverpool and a Trustee of Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) from 2006 – 2024. Professor McCarthy joined the University in 1985 […]
Cutting edge simulations unveil clues to human evolution
The University of Liverpool has led an international team of scientists to take a fresh look at the running capabilities of Australopithecus afarensis, the early human ancestor famously represented by the fossil ‘Lucy’. Karl Bates, Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology, convened experts from institutions across the UK and the Netherlands. Together they used cutting-edge computer simulations […]
University of Liverpool and University of Al Dhaid establish new College of Veterinary Medicine
6 January
The University has signed an agreement with the University of Al Dhaid to provide the teaching curriculum at a new College of Veterinary Medicine.
Professor Andy Levers awarded OBE in New Year Honours list
30 December
Professor Andy Levers, Executive Director of the University’s Institute of Digital Engineering and Autonomous Systems (IDEAS), has been awarded an OBE for services to industry and the economy in the 2025 New Year Honours list. Professor Levers has made a major contribution to the region’s research and innovation capabilities, facilitating industry and academic collaborations in […]
LCEI festive forum celebrates a successful year of decarbonisation collaborations
19 December
Businesses, academics, students and local stakeholders came together for a special festive Low Carbon Eco- Innovatory (LCEI) event to celebrate a successful year of decarbonisation collaborations. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, LCEI provides a unique opportunity for businesses in the Liverpool City Region (LCR) to access university technologies, […]
Books of the Month: December
Wherever you are in the world and whatever you’re interested in, our ‘Books of the Month’ features a broad sample of different recent releases authored by University of Liverpool staff. From architecture to business, photography to tourism, there’s something for everyone. The University of Liverpool Library has curated a reading list for Book of the […]
APVC confirmed for REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment pilot panels membership
18 December
Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Georgina Endfield has been appointed co-chair of the Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences panel for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 pilot exercise on People, Culture and Environment (PCE). The REF is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education providers. REF 2029 will deliver an expanded […]
Professor Simon Maskell awarded new Dstl/Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair
17 December
Professor Simon Maskell, from the University of Liverpool, has been announced as the new Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Information Fusion. Through this new Chair, Professor Maskell will focus on developing next generation and generation-after-next algorithms with applications in real-world intelligence, security and defence situations. He […]
Review of the Year 2024
16 December
As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at some of the highlights from over the year.
Heritage Series – Marking the 150th anniversary of Princes Road Synagogue
13 December
The University community are invited to events as part of the Heritage Series marking the 150th anniversary of Princes Road Synagogue. Events have been taking place since September including ceremonies, concerts, lectures, meals, performances, talks, tours and walks to mark the milestone. A full itinerary of forthcoming events is available to view on the Heritage […]
Researchers join forces with local community to address flood risk across the Mersey Region
12 December
University researchers are working with Merseyside and Cheshire community groups on a new research project to address the rising flood risk across the region.
When do dogs enter old age? New study provides answers
A new study from the University of Liverpool funded by BSAVA PetSavers has pinpointed the average age when dogs are considered by vets to be in “old age”, providing insights that can help owners prepare for their pets’ senior years. The research also highlights the most common health issues faced by older dogs, emphasising the […]
Study finds widening inequalities in child vaccination rates across England
11 December
Inequalities in childhood vaccination are widening in England, with uptake rates of five key vaccines consistently lower in young children living in areas of higher deprivation from 2019 to 2023, finds a University of Liverpool-led study published by The BMJ.